El Niño farm damage in WVisayas reaches P2.9 B

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

Jun 22, 2024 12:06 am

ILOILO CITY — The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-6) reported that the El Niño phenomenon and the dry season have left a total damage of P2.9 billion in the region.

'El Niño has significantly impacted the Western Visayas region, leading to substantial agricultural damage and economic losses. Reports indicate that the phenomenon has caused approximately P2.9 billion in losses across the region, heavily affecting rice and corn crops,' said DA-6 Director Dennis Arpia.

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