AAPA says, in a press release, that although it understands the importance of the measure to encourage national production, it is still not enough "to meet the population's demand in terms of quantity and cost", "especially in the most vulnerable regions".
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry reported last week that imports of some food products of animal origin, namely poultry (chicken and duck), swine (pig) and cattle (cattle), will be prohibited until July 31, and licenses will no longer be issued for the import of offal, parts of poultry, swine and cattle, while there are conditions for the local production of these products.
AAPA warns, however, that "without a solid, properly financed strategy to strengthen domestic production capacity", the measure could worsen market fragility and compromise food security, stressing that imports have been an alternative to balance supply and ensure affordable prices.
"Restricting this access, without guaranteeing an immediate and sustainable increase in domestic production, could result in shortages and increase costs, directly impacting families and small businesses", highlights the association, expressing its willingness to collaborate with the Government in the search for solutions "that strengthen national production without compromising immediate supply".
