Policy Framework

The following are national policies and regulations which influence the development of organic agriculture in the country:

 

 

 

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Philippine Agenda 21 (PA 21)

PA 21 is the local version of the UNCED's Global Agenda 21. Officially known as the National Agenda for Sustainable Development, PA 21 envisions a better quality of life for all, through the development of a just, moral, creative, spiritual, economically vibrant, caring, diverse yet cohesive society characterized by appropriate productivity, participatory and democratic processes, and a living in harmony within the limits of the carrying capacity of nature and the integrity of creation. The country has developed programs and policies localizing the principles and strategies of the PA 21 down to the municipality and barangay (village) levels.

 

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The Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA)

AFMA was approved by the President of the Philippines last December 1997. AFMA stipulates the government's policy to ensure the development of the agriculture and fisheries sectors in accordance with the principles of poverty alleviation and social security; food security; rational use of resources; global competitiveness; sustainable development; people empowerment; and protection from unfair competition. AFMA called for the formulation of medium and long term plans aimed at the reduced use of agro-chemicals that are harmful to health and the environment.

 

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Executive Order 481 (EO 481)

EO 481 hopes to establish an organic agriculture program which shall adopt and develop propagation of organic production markets, the education method of more and more farmers, the extension of assistance to individuals and groups who are practicing and promoting these methods, and documentation and evaluation of the programs. This legal instrument also goes with the creation of Bio-organic Farming Authority under the Office of the President. Other House Bills have already been filed on various aspects like training programs at the barangay level to educate more farmers, extension service to groups practicing organic farming, establishing training facilities in every barangay, and granting of special loans to farmers. At the municipal and barangay levels, Local Government Units are encouraged to engage in organic farming through various resolutions, masterplans, and programs.

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Implementing Rules and Regulations of EO 481

 

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Philippine National Standards for Organic Agriculture (PNSOA)

The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) approved the establishment of the PNSOA. In 2004, the Philippine National Organic Board was born which supports among others, the following: the implementation of the Philippine National Organic Standards and Certification system; and the establishment of a Five-year Organic Industry Development Program for adoption by the respective units of DA in partnership with the private sector.

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Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 25

The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) approved the establishment of the PNSOA. In 2004, the Philippine National Organic Board was born which supports among others, the following: the implementation of the Philippine National Organic Standards and Certification system; and the establishment of a Five-year Organic Industry Development Program for adoption by the respective units of DA in partnership with the private sector.

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