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2009-07-07 | permalink
Philippine farmers’ organization calls for ’fair’ GMO ban implementation
Henry Mecha, secretary-general of the Small Farmers and Landtillers Association of the Philippines, said in a press release that there should be no exceptions in the implementation of anti-GM ordinances if LGU’s choose to ban non-organic crops and products to be cultivated, brought, or consumed in their areas. Mecha also urged LGU leaders to encourage farmers to join their initiative by providing them the technology, including pre and post harvest facilities so they will no longer depend on imported products that could be GM’s, the press release said.
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Farmers’ organization calls for ’fair’ GMO ban implementation
- The News Today, Philippines: Poultry, hog raisers unite vs anti-GMO Ordinance
- Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: But pro-organic groups slam moved
- The Manila Times, Philippines: Livestock industry expansion ’on-hold’ in Negros
- The Manila Times, Philippines: Gov. seeks review of GMO ban
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2009-07-07 | permalink
Philippine farmers’ organization calls for ’fair’ GMO ban implementation
Henry Mecha, secretary-general of the Small Farmers and Landtillers Association of the Philippines, said in a press release that there should be no exceptions in the implementation of anti-GM ordinances if LGU’s choose to ban non-organic crops and products to be cultivated, brought, or consumed in their areas. Mecha also urged LGU leaders to encourage farmers to join their initiative by providing them the technology, including pre and post harvest facilities so they will no longer depend on imported products that could be GM’s, the press release said.
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Farmers’ organization calls for ’fair’ GMO ban implementation
- The News Today, Philippines: Poultry, hog raisers unite vs anti-GMO Ordinance
- Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: But pro-organic groups slam moved
- The Manila Times, Philippines: Livestock industry expansion ’on-hold’ in Negros
- The Manila Times, Philippines: Gov. seeks review of GMO ban
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