the countrys swine inventory as of Jan.1,2007 was estimated at 13.5 million head,up by 3.16% compared to last years level.Backyard farm stocks posted a minimal increase of 0.58% this year while commercial farms inventory registered a 10.72% increase against last years record.About 73% of the total inventory came from backyard farms,while 27% were from commercial farms.The swine industry,accounted for 81% of total livestock production, registered a 3.66% growth this year.The gain in production was indicated by the increase in the number of stocks and the total number of slaughtered animals in abattoirs.In 2006 average farmgate prices at P69.29 dropped by 3.60% from last years prices.The average retail prices in Metro Manila went down by 2.35%.Average wholesale prices in Metro Manila slightly increased by 1.51% compared to last years level.
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