The study documents the development of the Philippine Goat Industry within the supply chain. The study used triangulation method that comprising of archival research, key informant interviews, benchmarking, competitiveness and profitability analysis. The study indicates that there have been many improvements in the supply chain of the Philippine goat industry from input supply to consumption. There were also some best practices that can be emulated among the goat industry stakeholders. The study also suggests for more investment opportunities for the goat production. Also, it indicates that the Philippine goat meat (chevon) product is competitive compared with other countries, such as Australia, United States and Canada, in terms of price competitiveness and the goat production is a very profitable entrepreneurial project. This underscores for a better outlook of the industry, in terms of better prices and supply, and higher consumption for both the local, and potentially export market in the coming years. The study results support the goals and objectives of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) in contributing to food security, poverty alleviation, improved productivity and increased income and global competitiveness of the livestock sector, in general, and goat industry, in particular.
Keywords: Development in the Supply Chain, Assessment of Investment Opportunities in the Goat Industry, Profitability of Goat Production, and Price Competitiveness of Goat Meat
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