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NO TO GMOs. Posters calling against genetically modified organisms and chemical company Monsanto, a leading producer of genetically engineered seeds, are spread around downtown Davao. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Ban on GMO crops, subsidy for ‘healthy’ agriculture sought

“Is government going to subsidize (co-existence), or rather spend it in producing better or safer products? That’s the question. Maybe we can have healthier products with lower price if it subsidizes agriculture that is more sustainable, rather than spending on co-existence. It’s the discussion everyone should have," said TWN scientist Camilo Beltran.

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ADVOCATES AGAINST GMO

Dr. Chito Medina of farmers support network MASIPAG (left) and Atty. Lee Aurelo of Third World Network (center) call for local and national laws to stop genetic-modified crops in the country for its negative effects on health, income and organic crops. They were resource persons in a forum last Thursday at Lispher Inn with City Councilors to discuss the banning of GMOs. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

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Costly chemicals, agri inputs blamed in hunger incidence surge

By ALEX D. LOPEZ Davao Today Masipag said that when farming first became dependent on chemicals, synthetic and imported inputs that were institutionalized through the green revolution program in 1960s, the incidence of poverty and hunger steadily increased in the countryside, especially among the farmers.

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