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The agreement remains in force for 5 years. It may be modified or extended by written agreement.; The agreement remains in force for 5 years. It may be modified or extended by written agreement.; This Agreement covers cooperation by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture of the Philippines in the field of agricultural science and technology. Cooperation will be developed in areas of animal health, plant science, soil conservation and erosion control, energy in agriculture, biotechnology, food processing, fruit and vegetable production, agricultural engineering, cooperatives, marketing, distribution and storage, and other additional fields as agreed by the Parties (art. II). A Joint Agricultural Working Group shall be formed under article III. The Group shall provide guidance, review progress of activities and facilitate cooperation. Other provisions deal with involvement of other agencies of the Parties, costs of activities, research, and entry into force.; FAO Descriptors: 110; 652; 049