MANILA, Philippines — Damage and losses to agriculture from Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon have reached P135.3 million, affecting 6,010 farmers and 4,516 hectares of farmland across five regions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday. The latest assessment covers the Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa and Western Visayas, with production losses estimated at 4,465 metric tons. Rice, corn, high-value crops and livestock were among the affected commodities, while agricultural infrastructure, machinery and equipment also sustained damage. The agency said the figure is not yet final, as field assessments and validation will continue as weather […]...Keep on reading: DA: Storm, monsoon damage to agriculture hits P135.3M