Should Habagat woes be part of BFAR’s disaster aid?
Though Habagat’s seasonal pattern is predictable, its impact on municipal fishers remains overlooked.
Should Habagat woes be part of BFAR’s disaster aid?
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Marcos Jr’s policies worsen rice crisis
Marcos Jr’s policies worsen rice crisis
“This chronic rice crisis is an insult to the Filipino people. As an agricultural nation, it is unacceptable that the basic staple of rice has become a symbol of food insecurity and exploitation."
Farmers oppose ‘Bigas29’ program, say Filipinos deserve ‘high-quality’ rice
Farmers oppose ‘Bigas29’ program, say Filipinos deserve ‘high-quality’ rice
A farmers organization is concerned about the government’s plan of selling “aging but good rice” in Kadiwa stores starting next month, saying it would not offer long-term solutions to the increasing price of rice and other essentials.
No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
The latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) revealed that Western Visayas is the most affected region with P687.7 million ($12.3M) in agricultural damage, followed by Mimaropa, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos, Calabarzon, and Zamboanga peninsula.
New agri chief told to boost local productions, scrap import liberalization
New agri chief told to boost local productions, scrap import liberalization
“If Marcos Jr., as the president of the country and a former head of this department, didn’t resolve the agriculture and food crisis, now, he appointed an oligarch."
Self-sufficiency entails repeal of rice liberalization law
Self-sufficiency entails repeal of rice liberalization law
“Local supply can definitely cover the needed buffer stocking without the need for importation. The National Food Authority should have strong political will to do this."
TEKA SANDALI | Bakit wala pa ring cabinet secretary ang DOH at DA?
TEKA SANDALI | Bakit wala pa ring cabinet secretary ang DOH at DA?
It has been nearly five months since Marcos Jr. was inaugurated as president but the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture have yet to have full-time secretaries.
Agri budget not enough for food producers; subsidy sought
Agri budget not enough for food producers; subsidy sought
Farmers said Marcos Jr's decision to give priority to debt servicing and infrastructure during this period of worsening food crisis is telling of what’s in store for Filipinos in the next six years.
Bitter effects of sugar importation
Bitter effects of sugar importation
"DA stands for Department of Agriculture, not Department of Importation. The agency's primary focus should be the strengthening of the domestic agriculture and fisheries sectors."
Lumad solon to DA: Ancestral lands are not idle
Lumad solon to DA: Ancestral lands are not idle
“We (IPs) protect the ancestral lands against mining and plantation companies because we ourselves are dependent on those lands for food security."
Stand with Samar | Farmers take gov’t to task for not addressing their plight
Stand with Samar | Farmers take gov’t to task for not addressing their plight
In both dialogues, many questions were left unanswered and many concerns were left hanging. What cannot be ignored, however, is the reality that the farmers' plight is always anchored on one unanswered call: genuine agrarian reform.
Stand With Samar | Cops demolish campout of Visayan farmers
Stand With Samar | Cops demolish campout of Visayan farmers
"We were hoping that Sec. Piñol would face us and hear out our demands but it turned out that he has snubbed us and disregarded our demands."
Agriculture dep’t to consult with progressive fisher, farmer groups
Agriculture dep’t to consult with progressive fisher, farmer groups
“For the longest time, this has been the call of farmers, who have received (little to no support) from previous department administrations.”
Farmers want Agriculture Secretary Alcala out
Farmers want Agriculture Secretary Alcala out
“The existence of fake NGOs in the DA’s list, the ineptitude of the DA against rice cartels, Alcala being the lapdog of landlords and agrochemical corporations, and his continuing plunder of agricultural funds have spelled his own demise.” – Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
Farmers file plunder against President Aquino, agriculture officials
Farmers file plunder against President Aquino, agriculture officials
“The fact that as early as 2007, the transactions of the bogus NGOs have already started should have been enough reason not to continue with their accreditation. But, the DA did not lift a finger to delist and file criminal cases against the said NGOs. As such, it could be reasonably concluded that the respondents-officials of the DA have conspired and benefited from the scam.”
‘Funds for farmers used by politicians, big business’
‘Funds for farmers used by politicians, big business’
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA –When the Philippines lifted quantitative restrictions on agricultural products except rice, the government allocated funds purportedly to help farmers affected by the flooding of imported agricultural products. The...
Budget for agriculture to imperil Aquino’s rice self-sufficiency targets – farmers’ group
Budget for agriculture to imperil Aquino’s rice self-sufficiency targets – farmers’ group
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“As long as the Aquino government continues with the same policies that have perpetuated the backward, labor-intensive and low-yielding domestic agriculture, rice-self sufficiency will not be realized.” - Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Mariano
Peasants insulted by measly gov’t subsidy for agriculture
Peasants insulted by measly gov’t subsidy for agriculture
“It is the farmers, without any meaningful support from the government, who principally worked for a bountiful harvest. Even the so-called budget for irrigation cannot be claimed as government support because we're the ones paying the exorbitant irrigation fees....
Peasants Suffer in 2005, Brace for Worst in 2006
Peasants Suffer in 2005, Brace for Worst in 2006
Various controversies plagued the agricultural sector in 2005 and peasants do not see an end in the immediate future. In fact, they are bracing for the worst in 2006. BY AUBREY SC MAKILAN Bulatlat.com Past surveys showed hardship among the poor in 2004 and signs of...
DA Employees Reject Privatization, Rationalization of Gov’t Agencies
DA Employees Reject Privatization, Rationalization of Gov’t Agencies
Government employees under the National Federation of Employees’ Associations of the Department of Agriculture joined calls against the privatization policy of the Arroyo administration. It vowed to fight against the rationalization of government agencies and to...
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