Odette causes P3.5B damage in agriculture

Typhoon Odette caused P3.5 billion worth of damage in agriculture across 10 regions, including Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Luzon, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga, Northern Mindanao, Davao, and Caraga.

The DA allocated P2.6 billion for rehabilitation, insurance, and loans to farmers and fishermen in affected areas.

PCIC estimated potential payouts at around P828 million for 79,217 insured farmers and fisherfolk, mainly from the Visayas.

Crop losses include rice, corn, high-value crops (HVC), livestock, and fisheries, amounting to 90,316 metric tons and affecting 65,432 hectares of agricultural land.