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DA pushes FMR Equity Act to address 36,000-km backlog
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging Congress to pass the proposed Farm-to-Market Roads (FMR) Development and Equity Act to address a significant backlog in crucial rural infrastructure.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted that farm-to-market roads are vital for connecting producers to markets and economic opportunities, serving as pathways out of poverty.
The proposed bill aims to tackle a staggering 36,000-kilometer backlog in FMR construction with a comprehensive and sustainable approach.
Under the proposed legislation, at least 30% of FMR funds will be specifically allocated to rural areas experiencing high poverty rates.
The remaining funds will be directed towards identified regional growth corridors, major commodity production zones, fisheries development areas, livestock clusters, and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).
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