MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Bayanihan Para sa Agrikultura Laban sa COVID-19, composed of civil society organization and national federations of farmers, calls on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to expedite the release of Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) and the immediate implementation of programs supported by the rice fund. It is imperative that the RCEF […]
Now more than ever, we need a strong immune system. Farmers in Indonesia strongly promote the consumption of healthy rice cultivated without using artificial chemical inputs. Moreover, they are also appealing to the Indonesian government to provide protection for farmers as they continue to work on their farms to provide food for the world in […]
Currently, vegetable farmers in Laos are not able to sell their produce because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While markets remail open, many vendors chose to close their shops and many people are also afraid to go out. Laos farmers appeal to their Laos government to help them by purchasing their vegetables and distribute these for […]