P500 million under the Survival and Recovery (SURE) Assistance Program of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) for 20,000 farmers and fisherfolk at P25,000 each
P314 million worth of rice seeds
P129 million worth of corn seeds
P57 million worth of assorted vegetables
P47 million worth of assistance to affected fisherfolk from Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
P6.6 million worth of animal stocks, drugs and biologics for livestock and poultry
Available funds from Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA).
The DA noted that prior to Odette’s landfall, a total area of 11,454 hectares of rice have been harvested from Regions Mimaropa, VI, VIII, IX, XI, and XIII with an equivalent production of 34,433 metric tons amounting to P615.53 million.
“As for corn, a total of 2,452 hectares have been harvested from Region IV-A, Mimaropa, VIII, IX, XI, and XIII with an equivalent production of 6,965 metric tons amounting to P82.55 million,” it added.
The Agriculture department said its regional field offices (RFOs) are conducting assessment of damage and losses in the agri-fisheries sector.
“The DA continuously coordinates with concerned NGAs (national government agencies), LGUs (local government units) and other DRRM (disaster risk reduction and management)-related offices for the impact of Odette, as well as available resources for interventions and assistance,” it said.—AOL, GMA News
Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/816536/damage-to-agriculture-due-to-odette-soars-to-p9-billion/story/?amp