Pcafi President Danilo Fausto lamented on the government’s lack of priority for food production, which is key to a nation’s food sufficiency and security. “It should be the task of the LGUs in coordination with DA to provide farm extension services to trickle down efficient production techniques and technology in food production and diversification,” Fausto said. During the briefing, CAMP Chairman Emil Javier also noted that the EO issuance will allow LGUs to perform their responsibility in ensuring the country’s food security, especially during these difficult times of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. “Our signal is for the LGUs to look and see that there is a repsonsibility to invest more [in food security],” he said. He furthermore challenged the DA leadership to protect not only the interest of the consumers but of the producers as well in order to ensure long-term sustainability of food production.

Source: Manila Times May 13, 2021 16:41 UTC