A community registry in the Philippines
Issue Date
2013
Abstract
This chapter shows how farmers on the island of Bohol in the Philippines established a community registry in response to Philippine legislation on plant variety protection. This was done to ensure that the varieties they maintained and bred could continue to be freely available to farmers. The farmers feel that this registry has provided them with a safety measure, enabling them to maintain their traditional ways of seed sharing and the exchange of related knowledge. In the chapter the main relevant national legislation, as well as the organisation and impact of the registry are analysed. In addition, challenges encountered and lessons learned are presented.
Source or Periodical Title
Realising Farmers' Rights to Crop Genetic Resources: Success Stories and Best Practices
Page
54-61
Document Type
Book Chapter
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Andersen, R., Borromeo, T.H., Latoveros, N.C. (2013). A community registry in the Philippines. In Andersen, R., and Winge, T., (eds), Realising Farmers' Rights to Crop Genetic Resources: Success Stories and Best Practices. Abingdon (UK), Routledge, pp. 54-61.
Digital Copy
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