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Despite Rice Shortage, IRRI Technology Still Questionable |
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Written by MASIPAG Information Unit
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Friday, 04 April 2008 |
LOS BANOS, Laguna –The current rice shortage threatening the country and the anniversary of a research institute raises a relevant question: How come in an agricultural country which hosts the International Rice Research Institute for almost half-decade could still experience rice insufficiency? MASIPAG, a nation-wide network of farmers and scientists discusses some of the answers, in a statement today.
“For forty-eight years, IRRI has been delving into agricultural research that supposedly provides solutions for common problems in the rice farming system,” said Dr. Chito Medina, an environmental scientist and National Coordinator for MASIPAG. “Yet, with all its modern researches and technologies, the truth remains that rice production remains low and too many people remain hungry.” |
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Government Urged: Feed Filipinos First |
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Written by MASIPAG Information Unit
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Monday, 31 March 2008 |
The widespread conversion of prime agricultural lands is one of the main reasons of declining rice productivity, said MASIPAG , or the Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura, a network of farmers and scientists in a statement today.
“The government’s misdirected and inappropriate agricultural policies are the main reasons why the country has failed to achieve and sustain rice sufficiency and food security,” said Dr. Chito Medina, an environmental scientist and the current National Coordinator for MASIPAG. “The country’s agricultural policies have always been geared towards importation and high costing technologies.” |
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MASIPAG Farmers dismayed over CA decision on aerial spray ban |
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Written by Rose Latonio
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Sunday, 03 February 2008 |
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – MASIPAG farmers are disappointed with the Court of Appeals’ issuance of writ of preliminary injunction against Davao City ordinance banning aerial spraying in said city, suspending its effectivity indefinitely. This followed after the expiration of the temporary restraining order for the ordinance issued by the same court.
“Aerial spraying is an attack against farmers’ rights to practice sustainable agriculture,” said Diego dela Cruz, Jr., chairperson of the Regional Project Management Team of MASIPAG-Mindanao. “The poisonous mists from the aerial spraying will contaminate our organically-grown crops and pose a threat to our health. |
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