Manila Bulletin
₱241.89M agricultural damage recorded, 10,523 farmers devastated by Typhoon ‘Nika’
Typhoon Nika caused P241.89 million in agricultural damage across the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon.
The typhoon devastated 11,607 hectares of agricultural land, resulting in production losses of 8,217 metric tons.
High-value crops accounted for 5,946 metric tons of the losses, with palay and corn also significantly affected.
A total of 10,523 farmers were impacted by the typhoon.
The Department of Agriculture has allocated ₱84.88 million for agricultural inputs and relief efforts.
Financial assistance, including zero-interest loans up to ₱25,000, is available for affected farmers.
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