DA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 43, S. 2000, October 20, 2000
USAGE OF SEEDLING CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES MADE FROM INDIGENOUS ORGANIC MATERIALS
modernize the production and dispersal of planting materials to
individual farmers or their duly accredited or recognized groups or
associations, the Department shall, henceforth, encourage the use of
containers or receptacles for plantable seedlings made from indigenous
organic materials like coconut husk, coconut coir, coco peat, or other
plant fibers.
Aside from the natural nutrients found in organic containers and
their ability to absorb moisture and facilitate the growth of the
plant’s root system, the seedlings contained in these organic containers
can be planted without removing the organic container, thus, reducing
stress on the planting material or seedling.
Using organic container or receptacle for planting materials, avoid
the use of seedling bags like plastic bags or “polybags” which are
non-biodegradable materials that can harm the environment.
Therefore, in order to promote the use of indigenous organic
materials as containers or receptacles for planting materials and
thereby protect our environment, all agencies and offices of the
Department, including its attached agencies involved in seedling
acquisition and distribution shall encourage the use of biodegradable
organic seedling containers or receptacles.
Accordingly, the Department shall give priority or preference to
plantable seedlings and other planting materials contained in
biodegradable organic receptacles or containers being offered to the
Department, its offices and attached agencies for sale by accredited
nurseries.
This Order shall take effect immediately.
Adopted: 20 Oct. 2000
(SGD.) EDGARDO J. ANGARA
Secretary