Group champions inclusive food supply chain during lockdown

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What started as an experimental run with farmers of Tublay, Benguet, resulted in the successful sourcing of over 200 tons of fresh produce direct from farmers and fisherfolk organizations. COVID19PH

VEGETABLE PACKS. Residents help out in packaging vegetable packs in Tublay, Benguet. Photo by Jeffrey Sotero of Tublay LGU.

Meanwhile, farmer cooperatives across the country were forced to discontinue their operations due to strict limitations called for by the ECQ. Concerns such as payment modalities, finding suitable transportation, observing physical distancing measures, and proper identification of recipients were among the different elements that needed to be ironed out to ensure a sustainable pipeline.

“Farmer-members were able to sell their produce in bulk. No need to transact with middlemen or traders who buy their produce at a cheaper price. With PBSP, farmer-members were able to sell their produce at a reasonable price,” said Yolanda Castro, manager of GP-125 Golden Pance MPC, a member of the National Confederation of Cooperatives .'Blessing in disguise'

 

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