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Rolly agriculture losses hit P1.7B —DA
Super Typhoon Rolly has caused an estimated P1.748 billion in agricultural damage, affecting rice, corn, high-value crops, and livestock.
The Department of Agriculture reported that the typhoon affected 26,948 farmers across the country.
Majority of the damages were in production losses, amounting to P1.737 billion, with P1.190 billion for rice and P493.932 million for high-value crops.
Infrastructure damages, including irrigation and agricultural facilities, amounted to P10.575 million.
Agriculture Secretary William Dar stated that the department is working to provide assistance, including seeds for replanting and recovery aid for livestock, poultry, and fisheries.
The total agricultural damages from the last three typhoons, including Quinta and Pepito, now stand at P4.1 billion.
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Typhoon Quinta and Super Typhoon Rolly have caused an estimated P4.6 billion in damage to agricultural goods in the Philippines.
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Super Typhoon Rolly caused over P14 billion in damage to agriculture and infrastructure nationwide, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
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Typhoon Quinta caused P2.2 billion in agricultural and fisheries damages, affecting 44,017 farmers and fisherfolk.
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Typhoon Quinta caused at least P705.87 million worth of damages to the Philippines' agriculture and fisheries sector, affecting 25,483 farmers and fisherfolk.
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Farmers and fisherfolk affected by Typhoon Rolly are requesting immediate government aid for rehabilitation and recovery.
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