Brazil tilapia farmers demand tax suspensions to combat surging feed ingredient costs

Aquaculture producers want the same treatment as the poultry and pork sectors to help deal with fast-rising commodity prices used in aquafeed.

Aquafeed accounts for 70 percent of production costs. Inputs such as soy and corn have been rising rapidly. — Aquafeed accounts for 70 percent of production costs. Inputs such as soy and corn have been rising rapidly.Foto: Shutterstock

John Evans

Published 24 May 2021, 18:19Updated 25 May 2021, 13:28

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