18 Questions
What was the purpose of the creation of RA 10068, the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010?
To establish standards for organic certification
Which government agency was tasked with managing organic certification activities according to RA 10068?
The Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards
What is the primary purpose of the Organic Agriculture Research Center at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM)?
To conduct research activities on organic agriculture
Which of the following is an example of a local certifier for organic exports from the Philippines?
The Organic Certification Center of the Philippines (OCCP)
What is the purpose of the joint venture initiatives between the private sector and government mentioned in the text?
To increase the supply and diversity of organic produce in the domestic market
What is the purpose of including Organic Agriculture Production NC II in the TESDA curriculum?
To increase the opportunities for training in organic agriculture production
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of Organic Agriculture according to the IFOAM definition adopted in the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010?
Promotion of high-yield hybrid crop varieties
What is the key to successful production in organic agricultural systems according to the IFOAM definition adopted in the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010?
Local soil fertility
Which of the following is a key initiative by the Philippine government to promote organic agriculture?
Both a and b
Which of the following is a key objective of Republic Act No. 11511, the amendment to the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010?
To establish a national organic certification program
Which of the following is a key organic agriculture research activity being conducted in Philippine state universities?
Promotion of integrated pest management techniques
What is the primary reason for the widespread land degradation and deforestation globally according to the information provided?
Both a and b
Which of the following is NOT one of the key provisions covered by the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (RA 10068)?
Providing subsidies and financial assistance to conventional farmers transitioning to organic farming
What is the primary role of the National Organic Agricultural Board (NOAB) as per the Organic Agriculture Act?
To provide direction and guidelines for implementing the National Organic Agriculture Program
Which of the following is NOT a key focus area of the Organic Agriculture Act?
Promoting the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in organic agriculture
According to the Organic Agriculture Act, which of the following activities is NOT explicitly mentioned?
Providing loans and credit facilities to organic farmers
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Republic Act No. 11511, which amended the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010?
It expanded the coverage to include the promotion of urban agriculture
Which of the following activities is likely to be undertaken by state universities as part of their organic agriculture research initiatives?
Conducting field trials and experiments on organic farming practices
This quiz covers the proactive initiatives and policies by the government, such as the creation of RA 10068 and the involvement of the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards in managing organic agriculture certification activities. It also includes information about local certifiers like OCCP and NICERT, as well as the presence of Organic Agriculture Research Centers in state universities.
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