Tag: Drought
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El Niño Triggers 12% Decline in Negros Occidental’s 2024 Rice Output
In 2024, the agricultural sector of Negros Occidental faced a significant setback as palay production fell by 11.97%, a direct consequence of the El Niño-induced drought. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released these figures on February 17, 2025, highlighting the impact of the prolonged dry spell on the province’s rice fields. Last year’s total palay…
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