Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Declaration of Policy.- It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote and accelerate the development of the seed industry and, for this purpose, the Government shall:

a. conserve, preserve and develop the plant genetic resources of the nation;

b. encourage and hasten the organization of all sectors engaged in the industry, integrate all their activities, and provide assistance to them;

c. consider the seed industry as a preferred area of investment;

d. encourage the private sector to engage in seed research and development and in mass production and distribution of good quality seeds; and

e. provide the local seed industry protection against unfair competition from imported seeds.