GMO Entry in Negros Occidental Bucked

GMO entry in Negros Occidental bucked

Organic farming advocates and allied groups in Negros Occidental are opposing the proposed entry and development of genetically modified organisms in the province.

Negros Occidental groups push back vs GMO feed mills plan

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Farmers, church leaders and civil groups are opposing plans to allow feed mills and other facilities using genetically modified crops, saying it would undermine the province’s reputation as the country’s “Organic Farming Capital” and threaten health, biodiversity and livelihoods. Catholic dioceses, organic farming advocates, indigenous groups and non-governmental organizations issued a joint declaration on Monday…

GMO ordinance to harmonize with national policy – Capitol

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Negros Occidental provincial government yesterday justified the proposed amendments to the current Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) ordinance that was approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental nearly two decades ago, saying the aim is… The post GMO ordinance to harmonize with national policy – Capitol appeared first on Visayan Daily Star.