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Villar-authored laws provide P2.1 billion loanable funds to farmers, fishers
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Senate passes coco levy trust fund bill on Second Reading
The Senate on Monday Sept. 29 passed on second reading a bill that seeks to create a trust fund for coconut farmers in the country through the selling of assets procured through the coco levy fund. Under Senate Bill No. 1396 or the “Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act,” the government is mandated to…
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Agricultural practices for emerging commodities amid pandemic
By Fernan Angeles “The pandemic has greatly affected agricultural production and food systems. It has also emphasized food supply and its safety. Since hazards and contamination can occur in different stages along the production chain, it has become necessary to address food safety measures right at the farm level,” said Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, Director…
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Villar takes closer look at ACEF disbursement status
Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, said that she wanted to monitor the disbursement of the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) to see how it could help the farmers. Villar also urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to report out its status, similar to what is currently being done…