Rice Liberalization Law

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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 Mindanao farmers suffer big losses due to Rice Tariffication Law

Mindanao farmers suffer big losses due to Rice Tariffication Law

Tenant farmers in Mindanao who practice conventional farming have been suffering the “worst effects” of the Republic Act No. 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), according to a research of farmers-scientists network, Masipag Mindanao.

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