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Odette damage to PH agri now past P11B, says DA
Typhoon Odette caused P11.1 billion in damages to the Philippine agriculture sector.
The fisheries sector remained the most heavily impacted part of the agriculture industry, with losses valued at P3 billion.
Overall, the typhoon affected 389,316 farmers and fishers across multiple regions.
Rice production suffered losses amounting to P2.6 billion, while high-value crops and the coconut sector each incurred P1.5 billion in damages.
The sugarcane sector experienced losses of P1.2 billion.
The Department of Agriculture has prepared at least P2.9 billion in financial assistance for affected farmers and fishers.
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