Watch the video-documentary on the recently-held Food. Farming. Freedom where consumers, farmers, safe food producers and advocates gathered to discuss the various issues on food and farming, and celebrate the alternatives and successes by different sectors and movements. The event was documented by TessDrive, a group of writers and artists advocating for sustainable and life-friendly […]
MASIPAG National Coordinator Cris Panerio was interviewed in GMA News TV’s Balitanghali on Sept. 6, 2019. “The Rice Tariffication Law made things worse for the poor farmers,” said Mr. Panerio. “President Duterte’s pronouncement that the NFA should buy the palay from the farmersis just a knee-jerk reaction because what should be done is to repeal […]
MASIPAG among the 21 featured initiatives The Global Alliance for the Future of Food and Biovision Foundation for Ecological Development have released a new report addressing the “significant transformation needed for the future of food that is resilient, renewable, healthy, equitable, diverse and interconnected.” Titled “Beacons of Hope: Accelerating Transformations to Sustainable Food Systems” the […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A network of farmers and scientists the Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG in Mindanao) has expressed concern on the decision of the Department of Agriculture to import more agricultural products amid the rice crisis that the country is facing. “The Department of Agriculture’s plan to import more […]
Farmer organization holds event to highlight the role of heirloom crops and organic farming in feeding the nation. By Yvette Tan Good Food Community, a community supported agriculture (CSA) initiative partnered with Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG) to host an event highlighting the role of local crops in securing the country’s […]
