Section 3Sec./Art. 3

Objectives. - the objectives of this Act are as follows:

a. to promote and provide direction for the accelerated development of the Philippine dairy industry, consistent with the provisions of this Act;

b. to give support and assistance in the production, processing and marketing activities of all those engaged in the business of producing milk, and other dairy products particularly rural-based small dairy farmers through the provision of necessary support systems;

c. to encourage and promote the active participation of farm families, rural cooperatives and the private sector recognizing them as principal agents in the development of the Philippine dairy industry;

d. to ensure an adequate supply of milk and dairy products at affordable prices;

e. to improve livelihood opportunities and thereby increase income level through dairying;

f. to enhance children's and pregnant and nursing mothers' nutritional intake through the promotion of locally produced milk and milk products.

g. to develop and disseminate appropriate smallholder-based dairy technology;

h. to improve milk production from existing stock and to systematically program the build-up of productive milking herd; and

i. to conserve foreign exchange by supporting local milk production.