Section 8Sec./Art. 8

Farmers' Rights. The farmers have the right to:

1. Conduct their activities in an atmosphere guaranteed by a support price program for certain agricultural commodities such as rice and corn;

2. Participate in a market free from monopoly, cartel or any other situation which may suppress prices to their disadvantage;

3. Be covered by social security to serve as protection from event such as calamities, death, sickness and disability;

4. Avail of credit at minimal interest rates and with a minimum of collateral requirements for their farm and basic household needs;

5. Avail of and distribute farm inputs and services;

6. Be heard and represented in the Government;

7. Be regularly informed of such vital information as market prices, government agricultural policies, market demands and farming practices;

8. Benefit from our country's natural resources under existing laws;

9. Pursue any appropriate education and skills development towards the improvement of the quality of life;

10. Eventually assume certain processing and marketing functions of government agencies; and

11. Avail of technical assistance from the appropriate government agency in the preparation of project feasibility Studies in availing loans and other forms of government economic assistance.