Typhoon Odette causes minimal agri damage

Typhoon Odette caused minimal damage to Philippine agriculture due to its timing after the main wet season had ended.

The DA reported that the storm's impact on rice production was softened as most of the previous harvest had already been brought in and new planting cycles were beginning.

Damage estimates from the DA increased to P333.4 million, affecting 12,750 farmers across various regions with losses in rice, corn, high-value crops, and fisheries.

The DA will provide at least P1.35 billion worth of assistance for affected farmers and fishers.