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Farmers reveal: The truth about GM corn |
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Written by Adam Jesus B. Bering
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Monday, 11 May 2009 |
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The study shows RR corn farmers incurred, high cost of production (seeds, fertilizers & herbicides), lower yield & net income, cycle of indebtedness and loss of control over the technology and high health risk with the use of Roundup herbicide. ROXAS CITY – A forum on the case study on the socio-economic impact of Genetically Modified (GM) Corn or RR Corn in Capiz was held last April 30, 2009 at the Roblee Hall, Filamer Christian College sponsored by the Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG) –Visayas in partnership with the FCC-National Service Training Program (NSTP). |
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Farmer, Scientist group call for Sustainable Agriculture to Combat Climate Change |
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Written by MASIPAG Information Unit
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Wednesday, 22 April 2009 |
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Los Baños, Laguna – As the world celebrates Earth day, a group of farmers and scientists in the Philippines shares their knowledge and experience in taking care of the planet. In a book published by MASIPAG or Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura titled Food Security and Farmer Empowerment, a farmer-led sustainable agriculture provides information to mitigate impacts on climate change. |
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49 years of IRRI: Profit-driven research will not feed the world |
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Written by MASIPAG Information Unit
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Friday, 03 April 2009 |
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Los Baños, Laguna – As the International Rice Research Institute celebrates its 49th year anniversary, majority of the poor farmers are still at the grip of upsurging farm inputs, health hazards and down-spiraling income as IRRI continues its collaboration with AgroChemical TNCs and influence of national governments and institutions for the imposition of High Yielding Varieties (HYVs) in their lands. |
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