It’s the holiday season—when ham, chicken, eggs, and leche flan fill the table.
But a PIDS study finds that producing these LPD foods in the Philippines remains expensive, even when farms are more efficient. High animal feed costs are a big reason. The study recommends improving trade policies and giving better support, especially to small backyard LPD farmers.
What is LPD, and why does it matter for food prices and food security?
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