Republic Act No. 10659 on the Sugarcane Industry Development Act of 2015 País/Territorio Filipinas Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2015 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act Promoting and Supporting the Competitiveness of the Sugarcane Industry and for other purposes. Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Alimentación y nutrición, Cultivos Palabra clave Medidas financieras agrícolas Medidas fiscales y de mercado Procesamiento/manipulación Desarrollo agrícola Negocios/industria/corporaciones Pequeños agricultores/campesinos Política/planificación Investigación Extensión agrícola Azúcar Institución Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Asia Sudoriental Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication. Resumen This Act, consisting of 16 sections, establishes the State policy to promote the competitiveness of the sugarcane industry and maximize the utilization of sugarcane resources, and improve the incomes of farmers and farm workers, through improved productivity, product diversification, job generation, and increased efficiency of sugar mills. For these purposes, the State shall: a) establish productivity improvement programs; b) provide the needed infrastructure support; c) enhance research and development of other products derived from sugar, sugarcane, and their by-products; d) provide human resource development and extension services; and e) provide financial assistance to small farmers. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.gov.ph