RA10601 Flashcards
What is the title of Republic Act No. 10601?
The Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (AFMech) Law
What is the primary policy of the State regarding agricultural and fisheries mechanization?
Promote the development and adoption of modern, appropriate and cost-effective and environmentally-safe agricultural and fisheries machinery and equipment
What is meant by ‘agricultural and fisheries machinery’?
Machinery and equipment for the production, harvesting, processing, storage, manufacture, preserving, transporting and distribution of agricultural and fisheries products
List three examples of agricultural and fisheries machinery.
- Tractors and their attachments
- Power tillers
- Irrigation equipment
What does ‘agricultural and fisheries mechanization’ refer to?
The development, adoption, assembly, manufacture and application of appropriate, location-specific and cost-effective agricultural and fisheries machinery
Define ‘agro-industrial processing’.
Local activities to maintain or raise the quality or change the form or characteristics of agricultural, fisheries and forestry products
What is a ‘fishing boat’ as defined in the AFMech Law?
Any boat, ship or other watercraft of three (3) gross tons or less, equipped for taking of fishery species
What is the scope of the AFMech Act?
Research, development and extension, promotion, distribution, supply, assembling, manufacturing, regulation, use, operation, maintenance and project implementation of agricultural and fisheries machinery and equipment
What is the objective of the National Agri-fishery Mechanization Program?
Promote and support the local development and manufacture of agricultural and fisheries machinery by the private sector
Who is responsible for coordinating the National Agri-fishery Mechanization Program?
The Department of Agriculture (DA)
True or False: The National Agri-fishery Mechanization Program includes establishing quality, safety and performance standards.
True
Fill in the blank: The AFMech Law aims to enhance farm productivity and efficiency in order to achieve ______.
[food security and safety]
What are the support services mentioned in the AFMech Law?
- Credit facilities
- Research
- Training and extension programs
- Rural infrastructures
- Postharvest facilities
- Marketing services
What is the role of the Undersecretary in the implementation of the National Agri-fishery Mechanization Program?
Coordinate the overall implementation of the program through the Department of Agriculture
What is the purpose of quality, safety and performance testing centers?
Certification of agricultural and fisheries machinery
What does the AFMech Law encourage regarding local assembly and manufacturing?
Provide a conducive environment for local assembling and manufacturing of engines, machinery and equipment
