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Read more about the article Group mounts ‘anti-GMO’ protest on World Food Day celebration
THE BENEFITS OF CORN. George, a farmer in Agusan del Sur, lets his newly harvest corn grits dry under the sun. An alternative to rice, he grinds most of it after drying for his family’s consumption, while the rest he sells in the town center. Farmers like him depend on corn for livelihood amidst their depressing situation. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Group mounts ‘anti-GMO’ protest on World Food Day celebration

A local farmers group will mark the World Food Day celebration on Oct.16 with a call for climate justice.

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Read more about the article Davao restos urged to promote brown rice
?Alejandro Yadao, Jr., ? Department of Agriculture ?R?egion 11 rice coordinator?,? ?says that brown rice is much more nutritious than white rice, since it has higher protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao restos urged to promote brown rice

In a resolution passed Tuesday, owners of food establishments are encouraged to include brown rice in their menu in line with the agriculture department's #BROWN4good challenge.

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Read more about the article Davaoeños urged to oppose SC decision on aerial spray
Anti-aerial spray group Mamamayan Ayaw sa Aerial Spraying (MAAS Network) announces that Surallah town officials of South Cotabato join other areas that passed an ordinance banning the use of aerial spray in their locality. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davaoeños urged to oppose SC decision on aerial spray

An environmental group has urged residents here to oppose the High Tribunal’s ruling that struck down a local ordinance banning the agricultural practice of aerial spraying.

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