The Department of Agriculture (DA) has recently released the guidelines of its National Livestock Program’s (NLP) specific for the project grants submitted to avail of the Livestock Economic Enterprise Development (LEED) Program. The guidelines is intended “to level up the production of small-hold farmers.”
The LEED Program intends to strengthen the contribution of the livestock and poultry sub-sectors in increasing the income of small-hold farmers through the distribution of livestock and poultry modules as grant according to the DA-LEED). The same program will provide technical assistance to the small-hold farmers in elevating their production to an enterprise level by value adding and amplifying production.” Under the LEED Program, DA has committed the following:
1) Allotted P2 million to produce chicken meat and eggs by providing 500 heads of hens and 100 roosters, animal-housing, incubator with hatcher and starting feeds and biologics;
2) Provided P1.875 million to produce duck, meat and eggs. The package covers 500 heads of hens and 100 drakes, animal housing, incubator with hatcher and starting feeds and biologics;
3) Allocated P1.5 million for beef cattle, covering 20 heads of animal stocks, forage chopper and silage bags and biologics to produce meat or
4) Allotted P1.5 million package for carabao meat or fatteners. The package includes 20 heads of animal stocks, forage chopper and silage bags and biologics;
5) Provided P2.5 million package for goat or sheep, which will cover 25 does/ewes and two bucks/rams, animal housing, forage chopper and biologics;
6) Provides P1 million package for rabbit including 200 heads, animal housing or cages and feeds and biologics.
Program funds will come from the general appropriations of the DA-regional field offices (RFOs) in partnership with eligible and qualified farmers cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and local government units (LGUs). A memorandum of agreement (MOA) a 1-year effectivity will be signed by the FCAs and LGUs to delineate their respective roles and responsibilities. Signatories in the MOA shall see to it that their roles and duties and responsibilities are complied with, funds are properly, and project is completed as agreed.
MY COMMENT:
The DA-LEED Program under the umbrella National Livestock Program (NLP) is seen to have dual effects: provide livelihood/family revenue and a response to food security. Very critical is the strict adherence to the tenets of the MOA signed by the FCAs and the LGUs – taking the lesson of an earlier failed DA program on animal dispersal!
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Consequences of brutality
The pursuit of vengeance has often been seen as a means to address acts of barbaric savagery. We have yet to learn the unpredictable nature of seeking revenge in response to such acts. While vengeance may initially appear to serve as a just response, it often leads to a vicious cycle of violence with unintended consequences. We now see a classic example of that in the Middle East, between Israel and Hamas.
What constitutes barbaric savagery? Well, this represents acts that go beyond the boundaries of societal norms, characterized by extreme violence, cruelty, or inhumanity. Such acts elicit strong emotional responses, making it seemingly justifiable for victims or societies affected to seek revenge.
The allure of vengeance lies in its potential to restore justice or provide a sense of retribution to those who have suffered. It serves as an outlet for individuals or communities to express their anger and desire for compensation. However, as human emotions cloud rational judgment, embracing vengeance can often lead to unintended consequences that perpetuate the cycle of violence, rather than resolving it.
Engaging in acts of vengeance can initiate a cycle of retaliation, where violence begets more violence, ultimately spiraling out of control. History is replete with examples, such as blood feuds or historical conflicts, where seeking revenge against barbaric savagery results in long-lasting enmity, intergenerational violence, and even the destruction of entire societies. Revenge seldom leads to resolution; rather, it perpetuates an unpredictable cycle of violence.
The pursuit of vengeance against barbaric savagery often leads to the dehumanization of individuals or groups involved. Society risks descending into barbarism by responding to savagery with further savagery. The lines between the victims and perpetrators blur, leaving no distinction between right and wrong. Ultimately, this pursuit undermines the very values that form the foundation of a civilized society.
Instead of vengeance, a more productive alternative lies in the pursuit of justice. Justice, in its true form, seeks to address the underlying causes of barbaric savagery by addressing systemic issues and providing avenues for reconciliation. By prioritizing justice over revenge, societies can aim to break the cycle of violence, restore trust, and establish long-term peace.
In the face of barbaric savagery, the unpredictable nature of vengeance becomes apparent. While the instinctual desire for revenge is understandable, it is important to recognize the potential consequences that accompany it. Rather than perpetuating violence, seeking alternative paths toward justice is paramount. By addressing the root causes, embracing reconciliation, and promoting understanding, societies can hope to break free from the vicious cycle of violence and move towards a more peaceful and harmonious existence.