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Over 840 hectares of Negros sugarcane fields hit by pests
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is implementing a transport control policy to prevent the spread of red-striped soft-scale insects (RSSI) in the Negros Island Region (NIR).
The pest infestation has now affected 841.70 hectares of sugarcane farms in Negros Occidental and neighboring areas as of June 6, a significant increase from 87.04 hectares recorded on May 22.
Approximately 465 farmers are affected by the RSSI spread, with most located in Bago City, Murcia, Silay City, and Manapla in Negros Occidental.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has released P10 billion for pesticide procurement to support pest containment efforts.
The SRA plans to issue a board resolution requiring industry stakeholders to obtain SRA clearance before transporting planting materials into or out of the NIR.
The SRA will coordinate with the Bureau of Plant Industry to enforce this proposed policy.
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The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is requesting P10 million from the Department of Agriculture (DA) for an emergency response to a red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation affecting sugarcane plantations in the Negros Island Region and Western Visayas.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has released P10 million for pesticide procurement to combat the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation affecting sugar production on Negros Island.
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