Cotton Industry Development Law of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8486). País/Territorio Filipinas Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1998 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act Merging The Philippine Cotton Corporation And The Cotton Research And Development Institute Into A Cotton Development Administration, Vesting It With Regulatory Powers And Appropriating Funds For The Purpose. Materia Cultivos Palabra clave Productos agrícolas Plantas textiles/fibras Cultivos/praderas Producción vegetal Materiales de propagación/semillas Investigación Institución Certificación Recopilación de datos/informes Subvención/incentivo Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Asia Sudoriental Resumen The merge of the Philippine Cotton Corporation (PCC) and the Cotton Research and Development Institute (CRDI) results in the institution of the Cotton Development Administration (CODA), whose tasks and functions are the improvement of the cotton industry and , accordingly, to the improving conditions of the cotton farmers of the Philippines. The CODA shall encourage cotton farming and sowing in suitable selected areas and in the proper seasons; it shall ensure the farmers' profitability, and the use of certified seeds; it shall endorse research and training and education in the field of cotton farming and producing; it shall encourage the marketing, trade, export and industrial processing of cotton; it shall assist and incentive all activities related to cotton production and industry and shall promulgate and enhance laws and regulations concerning cotton farming, producing and trading. Texto completo Inglés