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.
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas 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.
The Bureau of Plant Industry noted an increased inspection and issuance of regulatory documents for domestic and international mango movement from Panay and Guimaras Islands from January to April of 2022 to 2024.'There has been a notable rise in mango transport in 2024 alone, the bureau inspected 80.57 metric tons of mangoes for domestic movement and 0.36 MT for export. GS International exported 352.79 kilograms of fresh mangoes to Switzerland,' said Arpia.
Niño Farm Damage In Wvisayas Reaches P2.9
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