March 25, 2013

Philippine DDGS usage up 12.75% in 2012

The Philippines' usage of US distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) has increased over the years,with imports totalling 164,526 tonnes in 2012, up 12.75% from 2011.

This month, USGC consultant Adrian Morales travelled throughout the North Luzon region of the Philippines, promoting the use of corn gluten meal as well as DDGS. In the Philippines, most layer farms that already use DDGS are situated in the South Luzon area, where inclusion levels reach up to 15% for some farms. The North Luzon region is a relatively undeveloped market.

Morales was able to answer questions from the feed millers, several of whom had no prior experience using DDGS. He also met with a number of broiler and swine farmers within the area.