Farmers' group rejects lower agri budget

The Manila Times 17 h Philippines

THE Federation of Free Farmers has (FFF) rejected a budget cut for the agriculture and fisheries sector under the proposed National Expenditure Program for next year. “In light of our growing population and rising food insecurity exacerbated by climate change, government funding for the sector should be increased, rather than reduced,” the group said in a statement on Friday. The Depar

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