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From the previous 25 to 30-year market presence requirement, the agency has reduced it to only 10 years to allow more manufacturers to join farm mechanization program biddings, particularly on the procurement of four-wheel tractors.
“The policy democratizes the procurement process and makes the bidding more competitive, in pursuant to the Government Procurement Reform Act or Republic Act (RA) 9184,” Agriculture Secretary William Dar said.
“Further, it avoids allegations of tailor-fitting the bidding process to favor a few suppliers. It also responds to complaints of prospective bidders as the 25-year to 30-year market presence requirement has deprived them of participating in the DA farm mechanization program,” Dar added.
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DA strengthening laboratory network to fight animal, plant diseases By TED CORDERO, GMA News
Published January 20, 2021 2:17pm The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday it is strengthening its laboratory network system to boost its fight against infectious diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) in hogs, avian influenza (AI) in poultry, foot and mouth disease (FMD) in livestock, panama disease in banana, and fall armyworm (FAW) in corn and onion, among others. We are adopting an integrated OneDA laboratory master plan that incorporates international bio-risk management standards and best practices on biosafety and biosecurity measures, regulations, and certifications, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said.