Manila Bulletin
'Odette' damage to agriculture now at P6B- DA
The Philippine agriculture sector is reeling from over P6 billion in damages and losses eight days after Typhoon Odette made several landfalls.
The farm sector's Odette-related damage and losses rose to P6 billion as of Monday evening, affecting 118,426 metric tons of agricultural production and 288,677 hectares of agricultural areas.
As of Monday evening, 68,991 farmers and fishers were reportedly affected by the typhoon across CALABARZON, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Caraga.
Affected commodities include rice, corn, high-value crops, coconut, sugarcane, livestock, and fisheries.
Damage has also been incurred in agricultural infrastructures, machinery, and equipment.
Additional damage and losses are expected in areas affected by Odette.
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