More on the Phillipines which is a hotbed for Going Organic and COIN mini-ferts and products.

"Go Organic! Philippines, a consortium of nongovernment organizations that promotes organic farming is urging the government to implement programs that will help increase food production to mitigate widespread hunger and poverty in the country."

"He said organic farming is key to sustainable agriculture, as it helps farmers veer away from excessive use of chemical fertilizer."

" Roland Cabigas, Managing Director of La Liga Policy Institute (LLPI) and a convenor of Go Organic! Philippines said government’s programs, hence, should be geared towards building individual and collective capacities of farmers to produce organic fertilizers and eventually, shift to organic farming.

He said more farmers are willing to learn how to produce their own organic fertilizer, as well as how to use them, realizing the many benefits of going organic to farmers and consumers alike.

Aside from increase in the farmers’ income, organic farming also promotes better health and safer environment for all.

The DA should continue to implement its programs to train more farmers on various organic farming systems and technologies,” he said."

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