Local organic production growth predicted via guarantee system
Lao small-scale farmers can now access Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS), to help them to increase the supply of quality organic produ cts to the local market. United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Regional Officer for Asia and the Pacific Ms Mayling Flores Rojas said Wednesday that PGS is an alternative certification to ensure the quality of organic food and adapted to short supply chains for local markets.
