Farmers to PH gov’t: Support organic farming

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A farmer-led organization on Tuesday, May 2, called on the national government to protect the rights of small-scale farmers and support organic farming. | ManilaBulletin READ:

“We call on the national government and the local government units to listen to the small farmers and support organic farming,” said Magsasaka at Siyentipiko Para sa Pag-Unlad ng Agrikultura Visayas Regional Management Team Chair Rodolfo Cortez on Tuesday.

Along with its calls to support organic farming, the organization welcomed the Supreme Court’s issuance of writ of Kalikasan, halting the commercial release of genetically modified rice and eggplant products.

 

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