WIRE — THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said on Saturday that total production of artisanal, solar, and cooking salt hit 199,293 metric tons (MT) in the first six months, edging the industry closer to the government target of 244,000 MT by 2029, when self-sufficiency in salt is expected to hit 32%. The BFAR said
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