Experiences of Small Cassava Farmers in Bukidnon, a presentation by Ms. Agnes Bolaños, Executive Director, Agri-Aqua Coalition for Development- Mindanao during the 3rd LSFM RTW, related about the case of Balugo farmers’ Multi-purpose Cooperative in supplying cassava chips and by-products to San Miguel Corporation, one of the biggest food and beverage processing company in the Philippines.
She explained the scope and volume requirements of the trading and how the small farmholders are organized to meet this market’s demands. Ms. Bolaños said that the farmer s have proven that the use of organic farming method (due to its low-cost inputs and nourishment of soil) is the most beneficial, profitable, and reliable method of production.
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