MASIPAG takes an active stand on national and global issues that affect the food security and sovereignty of resource-poor Filipino farmers. It advocates farmers’ control on seeds and technologies, genuine agrarian reform and opposes globalization of agriculture, biopiracy, and the patenting of life forms, genetic engineering, and the entry of GMOs in the country. MASIPAG also links with local, national and international groups working on farmers’ rights and sustainable agriculture.
MASIPAG (Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura, Farmer-Scientist Partnership), is a nationwide network of farmers’ organizations, scientists, and non-government organizations working to empower resource-poor Filipino farmers through their control of seeds and biological resources, agricultural production and technologies, and associated knowledge. MASIPAG Mindanao Office is looking for a passionate individual with a high […]
The already worse state of the sugar farmers and workers, who are the backbone of the Philippine sugar industry, have now turned to worst as they have once again been left out in the discussion with regards to the on-going sugar crisis. All eyes are instead on big industry players of the local industry seeking […]
Last June 27, 2022, MASIPAG Mindanao held the official book launching of “Alimuom ng Ulan, Araw, at Lupa” (Scent of rain, Sun and Soil) a 124-page manual on Agroecology that serves as a guide intended for young farmers to help promote the practice of Agroecology or agriculture that mitigates Climate Change and cares for Mother […]
Inihahandog ng Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura o MASIPAG ang bidyong tungkol sa Croplife Integration na hango mula sa mayamang pagsasapraktika at buhos-lakas na pagsusulong ng likas-kayang pagsasaka ng mga magsasakang MASIPAG sa kanilang sakahan. Magtatatlong taon na simula nang niligalig ng Covid-19 pandemic ang buong mundo at hanggang ngayon ay danas […]
Like rats that feed on crops when no one is around, the Provincial Board of Cotabato approved the resolution which effectively lifts the ban on Open-Pit Mining in the province last Monday, 16 May 2022. In effect, this move is a rubber stamp act that intends to green-light the operations of SMI’s Tamapakan Gold and […]
In an event yesterday organized by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Philippine Rice Research Institute announced the approval of Golden Rice’s application for varietal registration under the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) despite the constant and legitimate calls from farmers, scientists, consumers and concerned citizens to prohibit the entry of Golden Rice. MASIPAG […]
ILOILO CITY | April 4, 2022 Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG), a farmer-scientist network, along with the Stop Golden Rice Network and other international and local civil society organizations, held a press conference to register the people’s intense opposition to IRRI’s Golden Rice unwanted, impractical and possibly dangerous entry in our […]
On April 4, the International Rice Research Institute, the main pushers of Golden Rice and Green Revolution technologies, culprits behind the erosion of farmers’ knowledge and genetic diversity, and ushers of corporations in pursuit of full control of seeds and agriculture will be celebrating its 62nd anniversary. High-tech yet simplistic solutions peddled by IRRI such […]
