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Kristine’ leaves P48-M initial agri damage in La Union
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has caused an estimated P3.11 billion in agricultural damage, affecting 74,554 farmers.
The province of La Union has incurred PHP48.87 million worth of initial agricultural losses.
The bulk of the losses in La Union were on rice at PHP26.66 million, followed by high value crops at PHP20.9 million.
Rice production nationwide sustained the highest losses at P2.87 billion.
Damage to high-value crops across the country was tallied at P121.08 million.
Agricultural infrastructure sustained P67.66 million in damages, with no reports yet from La Union.
The Department of Agriculture has P541.02 million in agricultural inputs ready for distribution, and affected farmers can access support through various programs and crop insurance.
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