*Low agricultural production outputs despite the continued usage of chemicals in agricultural farms and plantations that also gives rise to the growth of pest-resistant diseases in agricultural crops.
*As the planet has now exceeded 4 out of the 9 planetary boundaries as seen in the Planetary Boundaries Framework of Johan Rockstrom et.al , I believe that policy makers should also re- examine policies towards regulation of the impacts on the usage of chemicals in agricultural farms and plantations. The usage of these chemicals have contributed to the rise of carbon dioxide emissions which is one of the key drivers of climate change. It would be best if there will be promotion of more environment-friendly methods and innovations in agricultural farming.
Despite the usage of these chemicals, it still did not eliminate plant pests and diseases in agricultural farms, . Not only that, but it has contributed to numerous health problems as a result of the usage of these chemicals. Often, the most affected of these are the marginalized sectors of society- the farmers and the Indigenous People.
A big question is that how can ordinary independent farmers have the proper clothing equipment when they use or apply these chemicals in their agricultural farms? When the costs of these chemicals are sometimes taking more than half their salary? This is true for most of the rural communities because of low production outputs in agricultural farms.
* Agricultural food waste that may further aggravate the inequality of food distribution especially coming from agricultural rejects of both export and import industry.
- Poverty and Hunger is a major problem yet there are numerous food rejects coming from the agricultural exports and import industry. The big question is how can the policy- makers address such big issue? Maybe they can create and re-examine policies with regards to this issue.
* The Healthier food choices-inorganic vs. Organic
If we are to combat climate change and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, then it is essential that we also look into healthier ways of consuming food that has more benefits for our own health.
- One of the main issues is the affordability of organic foods in the market. How can it become affordable especially for the developing countries?. In the Philippines, buying organic food is expensive and since it it is expensive, there is lesser demand of it.
* Higher costs of organic certification.
Another issue is that how can the policy-makers help make the certification of products as organic become more affordable?
Numerous studies show that farmers who are into organic farming find it difficult to pursue organic since the certification for organic products is expensive. In particular, how can the independent organic farmers afford to have their products certify as organic?
Issues to Consider:
*Low agricultural production outputs despite the continued usage of chemicals in agricultural farms and plantations that also gives rise to the growth of pest-resistant diseases in agricultural crops.
*As the planet has now exceeded 4 out of the 9 planetary boundaries as seen in the Planetary Boundaries Framework of Johan Rockstrom et.al , I believe that policy makers should also re- examine policies towards regulation of the impacts on the usage of chemicals in agricultural farms and plantations. The usage of these chemicals have contributed to the rise of carbon dioxide emissions which is one of the key drivers of climate change. It would be best if there will be promotion of more environment-friendly methods and innovations in agricultural farming.
Despite the usage of these chemicals, it still did not eliminate plant pests and diseases in agricultural farms, . Not only that, but it has contributed to numerous health problems as a result of the usage of these chemicals. Often, the most affected of these are the marginalized sectors of society- the farmers and the Indigenous People.
A big question is that how can ordinary independent farmers have the proper clothing equipment when they use or apply these chemicals in their agricultural farms? When the costs of these chemicals are sometimes taking more than half their salary? This is true for most of the rural communities because of low production outputs in agricultural farms.
* Agricultural food waste that may further aggravate the inequality of food distribution especially coming from agricultural rejects of both export and import industry.
- Poverty and Hunger is a major problem yet there are numerous food rejects coming from the agricultural exports and import industry. The big question is how can the policy- makers address such big issue? Maybe they can create and re-examine policies with regards to this issue.
* The Healthier food choices-inorganic vs. Organic
If we are to combat climate change and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, then it is essential that we also look into healthier ways of consuming food that has more benefits for our own health.
- One of the main issues is the affordability of organic foods in the market. How can it become affordable especially for the developing countries?. In the Philippines, buying organic food is expensive and since it it is expensive, there is lesser demand of it.
* Higher costs of organic certification.
Another issue is that how can the policy-makers help make the certification of products as organic become more affordable?
Numerous studies show that farmers who are into organic farming find it difficult to pursue organic since the certification for organic products is expensive. In particular, how can the independent organic farmers afford to have their products certify as organic?