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August 5, 2024, 6:50 pmCalud: The machines which are rented to our members have greatly increased productivity. It takes one whole day to plough a one-hectare field by hand with a water buffalo, but just one hour using a rotavator.
Usman: Before the cooperative existed, we had to a combine harvester from a private lender which took 10 percent of the value of our crop as payment, while we kept 90 percent. Usman: We are one association and we represent two religions, Muslim and Christian. My grandfather was a Muhajadeen who fought for our land. He later became a religious man and welcomed the Christian settlers who came to Bangsamoro, the predominantly Muslim part of southwestern Mindanao island.Calud: We rarely talk about this being a Christian and Muslim association. Our ancestors were respectful of each other’s religion and culture, so we have never had any quarrels.
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