El Niño crop losses surge to ₱8.6 billion as drought batters farms
The El Niño weather phenomenon has caused 8.6 billion pesos in agricultural damage in the Philippines, severely impacting rice and corn production. The Department of Agriculture is seeking significant funding to provide relief and mitigation measures for affected farmers.
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Climate-driven agricultural losses threaten food security and economic stability in developing nations.
Manila Bulletin - El Niño crop losses surge to ₱8.6 billion as drought batters farms
El Niño crop losses surge to ₱8.6 billion as drought batters farms
The El Niño weather phenomenon has inflicted ₱8.6 billion in damage to the agriculture sector, with production losses in key commodities such as corn and rice pegged at more than 220,000 metric tons (MT), according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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