Farmers' Rights.
Section 8
SEC. 8. Farmers' Rights. – The farmers have the right to: Conduct their activities in an atmosphere guaranteed by a support price program for certain agricultural commodities such as rice and corn; Participate in a market free from monopoly, cartel or any other situation which may suppress prices to their disadvantage; Be covered by social security to serve as protection from event such as calamities, death, sickness and disability; Avail of credit at minimal interest rates and with a minimum of collateral requirements for their farm and basic household needs; Avail of and distribute farm inputs and services; Be heard and represented in the Government; Be regularly informed of such vital information as market prices, government agricultural policies, market demands and farming practices; Benefit from our country's natural resources under existing laws; Pursue any appropriate education and skills development towards the improvement of the quality of life; Eventually assume certain processing and marketing functions of government agencies; and Avail of technical assistance from the appropriate government agency in the preparation of project feasibility Studies in availing loans and other forms of government economic assistance.