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Read more about the article MASIPAG flags biosafety concerns over approval of iron-zinc enriched rice
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MASIPAG flags biosafety concerns over approval of iron-zinc enriched rice

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Farmers' network MASIPAG warned that the approval to propagate a genetically modified rice enriched with iron and zinc (HIZ039) could pose serious health and environmental risks,…

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Read more about the article Masipag supports Davao’s Food Security Code proposal
Farmers from Quezon, Bukidnon spread the grains of the Denorado rice to prepare it for milling. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Masipag supports Davao’s Food Security Code proposal

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - A Mindanao farmers support group welcomed the Davao City Council's plan for a food security program, calling it "long overdue" to address the state of agriculture…

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Read more about the article When farm debts weigh heavier than rice sacks
Farmers from Quezon, Bukidnon spread the grains of the Denorado rice to prepare it for milling. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

When farm debts weigh heavier than rice sacks

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - For farmers in the country, their cycle in life not only revolves around planting and harvesting, but also the harsh cycle of empty plates and hungry…

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Read more about the article PCIJ REPORT | Farmers have died waiting: Malacañang reviews DAR’s flip flop on conversion of irrigated farmland

PCIJ REPORT | Farmers have died waiting: Malacañang reviews DAR’s flip flop on conversion of irrigated farmland

The Office of the President is reviewing a decision of the Department of Agrarian Reform that grants the application for land use conversion of L.N. Agustin Farms Inc. in La Castellana, Negros Occidental.

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Read more about the article Tboli group works to restore indigenous crops, methods in Soccsksargen
INDIGENOUS FARMING. Tboli farmers working on a farm in the Soccsksargen region. (Photo courtesy of Welna Samulde)

Tboli group works to restore indigenous crops, methods in Soccsksargen

Motivated by the desire for a plentiful harvest of diverse crop varieties, the LFA launched a concerted effort to collect and document heirloom crops, especially grains still cultivated by the Tboli in upland farming communities around Lake Sebu.

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