The president of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements Andre Leu expressed his interest in witnessing and attending the organic festival of Negros Occidental, Ramon Uy Jr., president of Organic na Negros! Organic Producers and Retailers Association, said yesterday.

Uy who recently attended the First International Organic Marketing Conference with Leu in Manila, said that he was surprised that the IFOAM president knows about Negros Occidental and its organic movement.

He said Leu told him the province has a big potential for getting into the international market.

He was also pleased to know that Negros Occidental has banned the entry of products containing genetically modified organisms and has passed an ordinance to support its organic movement, Uy said.

Uy said IFOAM is a grassroots and democratic organization that unites 750 member organizations in 116 countries.It provides platforms to stakeholders for a wide range of purposes in the organic world.

He also said that through international conferences, committee meetings, and other forums, IFOAM facilitates the ongoing and constructive dialogue about the future and status of organic agriculture.* LTG

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