Section 25Sec./Art. 25

Price Support. The Department of Agriculture through its appropriate agencies, shall establish a price support system for certain agricultural products, especially rice and corn, taking into consideration the need to increase the real income of small farmers:Provided, However,That the price support established shall not result in the increase of the retail prices of such products beyond the paying capacity of the average consumer:Provided, further, That the Government shall also endeavor to set farmgate prices that respond to the changing economic conditions.

In addition, the Government shall minimize importation of farm inputs which are being developed locally, such as fertilizers and seeds, except at times of calamities or emergencies.