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DA pegs crop damage in The Department of Agriculture yesterday reported P56 million in damage to crops in earthquake-hit areas of Negros Oriental due to landslides that hit the First District, which is considered the corn basket of the province. This was reported by Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala to President Benigno Aquino yesterday, adding that the DA is extending 1,000 sacks of certified corn seeds, 100 bags of open pollinated cord seeds, and 2,000 packets of assorted seeds that are ready for distribution to the farmers. Alcala also reported the destruction of farm facilities worth P2.72 million in Region 6, and 17 irrigation systems destroyed in Region 7 that need immediate restoration. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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