In the heart of Marihatag town, Surigao del Sur, a day unfolded like a tapestry woven from threads of old wisdom and modern resolve. This was the setting for MASIPAG Mindanao’s Youth for Agroecology Camp—a vivid, one-day immersion where the seeds of farmer-led agroecology were sown in the fertile minds of young participants, offering a […]
While it has not even half of the first quarter of 2024, MASIPAG farmers from Mindanao started the year strong – further strengthening their capacities to lead local food security initiatives through farmer-led agroecology. In Asuncion, Davao del Norte, members of the Abagatan Farmers Association (AFA) collectively tend to the MASIPAG trial farm after the […]
The Philippines, being a tropical country, has a rich biodiversity. The country’s richness in flora and fauna is also reflected in the diversity of our vegetables at the species and varietal levels. However, relentless promotion of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) by Agri-Transnational Corporations (Agri-TNCs) like Golden Rice and BT eggplant and facilitated by the government […]
Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG) urges local governments in Mindanao to support the growing clamor of local farmers, scientists, and consumers against the commercial release of genetically modified crops Golden Rice and Bt Eggplant. On April 18, the Supreme Court granted a writ of kalikasan to the petitioners led by MASIPAG […]
Join our team! We are Hiring! Masipag Mindanao is looking for TWO (2) passionate individuals with a high sense of volunteerism to fill in the position of Area/Cluster Coordinator. He / she will be responsible in ensuring the effective and efficient coordination and implementation of MASIPAG Programs in Eastern Mindanao (Caraga and Davao Provinces) and […]
MASIPAG Farmer Trainer Eric in Zamboanga Sibugay practices a Rice- Based DIFS (Diversified Integrated Farming System). Diversification and integration of livestock such as chicken, duck and goat along with aquaculture of fresh-water fish like Tilapia in farming upholds higher biodiversity in contrast to mono-culture. As well promotes diversified food and income source. #
Statement of MASIPAG MINDANAO on the extension of Martial Law in Mindanao The extension of Martial Law (ML) in Mindanao is a brazen attack against the Filipino people especially the Moro and the Lumad farmers across our island. While the Duterte administration insists that this will end terrorism, the Moro and the Lumads in the […]
MASIPAG’s Trials farms have a minimum of 50 Traditional Rice Varieties and MASIPAG rice, and are living community seedbanks. Farmers study and select adaptive varieties from the trial farms and design cultural management practices suited to their particular agro-climatic conditions. The farmers observe the characteristics of the different varieties and selections to assess them for […]
