An In-Depth Analysis on the Effects of Trade Liberalization in the Livestock and poultry Industry of San Jose, Batangas

Abstract

This study entitled, "An In-Depth Analysis on the Effects of Trade Liberalization in the Livestock and Poultry Industry of San Jose, Batangas”, discusses the past and present conditions of the livestock and poultry industry of San Jose, Batangas. It also analyzes the adverse effects of trade liberalization in the said vital industry. The livestock and poultry industry is considered to be one of the most important components of agricultural sector of the country. In view thereof livestock and poultry raising have been the most prominent livelihood in San Jose, Batangas and in various parts of the country as well. However, the said industry has been confronted with several problems such as backward production, import-dependence, feeds monopoly and complex marketing. These basic problems in the livestock and poultry industry have been even more aggravated by the fact that the Philippine government implemented trade liberalization policies in the country. This severe and dreadful situation of the livestock and poultry industry was particularly ignited by the country's accession to the GATT-UT/WTO. Truly, trade liberalization has detrimental effects to the livestock and poultry industry of San Jose, Batangas. The influx of imported live animals and meat products has extremely affected the livelihood of livestock and poultry raisers of the said area of observation. Therefore, the government must certainly implement measures and mechanisms that will put trade liberalization, particularly the GATT-UR/WTO, to its downfall.