Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 6200

Introduced by Representative Michaelina M. Antonio

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Agriculture plays a vital role in the Philippine economy. It is the primary source
of livelihood especially in the countryside. Based on the 2016 Statistics on
Agriculture undertaken by the Philippine Statistics Authority, the agriculture sector
employed 11.29 million persons out of the country’s labor force of 41.34 million
persons in 2015. However, the growth performance of said sector is greatly affected
by several factors like rampant conversion of agricultural land into residential
subdivisions or industrial parks or resorts, environmental damage, and the
occurrence of natural disasters thereby bringing substantial damage to farmers.

Due to economic and environmental factors that hinder the growth of the
agricultural sector, local government units, with the assistance of pertinent
government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture, come up with projects
and programs that seek to address these hindrances. One such case is the
construction of village-based multiplier farms that has been known to boost
production of stocks and has Promoted a positive impact on income generation and
skill development in the villages’.

One primary example is that of Cordillera Region's multiplier farm concept
which aims to bring animal reproduction to the communities where its beneficiary
farmers are. Multiplier farms assure steady livestock and ensure quality and
competitive produce, helping the farmers to be more self-s sufficient.” Thus, should a
multiplier farm be established in every agricultural community, it will surely help and
extend assistance to rural workers as their other income-generating farm activity.

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Putting up a multiplier farm will contribute in addressing the issues on
availability, affordability and quality of livestock. Indeed, its establishment will bring
about:

- Animal reproduction and multiplication of stocks with genetically
improved quality breeders to strategic areas where beneficiary-
farmers abound;

- Elite breeder population of exotic and native breeds for use in the
development of crosses;

= Identification of superior crosses for mass production;

- Upgrade of existing stocks using natural and artificial breeding
technologies;

- Competitive livestock supplies

Multiplier farms will definitely boost economic development not only of the farmers
but of the community as a whole. It also aims to devolve the functions of the
Department of Agriculture in loaning out breeder animals to farmers. Farmers who
rely on livestock as their source of livelinood can get stocks directly from their
respective areas instead of procuring or loaning from the national or regional offices
of the Department of Agriculture.

Another benefit of the existence of multiplier farm is it will not add up on the
current environmental issues, in fact, it has solution on agricultural waste like rice
hay and corn stover since it can be utilized into livestock feeds, while animal wastes
may be transformed into organic fertilizer.

In closing, this proposed establishment of multiplier farm in every agricultural
community will address the primary concern of the Department of Agriculture in
improving farm income and generating work opportunities for farmers and other rural
workers.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is sought.

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© MICHAELINA M. ANTONIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._6209

Introduced by Representative Michaelina M. Antonio

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MULTIPLIER FARMS:
IN STRATEGIC AREAS OF THE COUNTRY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Establishment of Multiplier Farms. - The Department of Agriculture
(DA) is hereby directed, in partnership with qualified local government units, to
establish multiplier farms in strategic areas of the country where livestock sourced
from nucleus farms shall be bred and their offspring distributed to deserving farmers
for the purpose of promoting reproduction and assuring a steady supply of livestock.

SECTION 2. Objectives. - The establishment of multiplier farms is intended to effect
the procurement of quality stocks and promote access to the same by livestock
farmers and farm entrepreneurs. The principal aim is to enable livestock farmers to
readily get their supply of quality stock in their respective localities and empower the
local government units to assume responsibility for the program on food security. It
will also increase the income level of farmers.

SECTION 3. Definition of Multiplier Farm. - A multiplier farm refers to an area of
land devoted to raising domestic animals like cattle, carabaos, goats, sheep, pigs,
ducks, and chickens, intended for breeding purposes, with the principal goal of
establishing a source of quality stock for breeders or for any other entities engaged


in raising livestock including but not limited to corporate-controlled farms,
cooperative farms, and private individual farms.

SECTION 4. Responsible Entities. - The DA shall provide the breeder animals,
forage planting materials, forage chopper, veterinary drugs and biologics, laboratory
tests and technical support. The Local Government Unit (LGU) shall provide the
housing, land, feeds and manpower for the operationalization of the farm. The DA
shall implement a training for Local Government Unit personnel on farm
management and operation to ensure sustainability. The DA and the LGU shall enter
into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to implement these functions.

SECTION 5. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the
Department's programs the establishment of multiplier farms in strategic areas,
taking into consideration the capability of the area for agriculture, the funding of
which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. The LGU concemed shall
‘set aside funds from any available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate
for the operationalization of the multiplier farm.

SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from
the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall issue the rules and
regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 6. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected thereby
shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are

hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,