Farmers told to brace for dry spell as El Niño looms
Farmers told to brace for dry spell as El Niño looms
By JONAS ALPASAN
Bulatlat.com
MANILA – A farmers group has warned of the possible impacts of El Niño on food production in the country, saying that the government might fall short of its preparations on how to mitigate its impact.
“The 2023 to 2024 El Niño could be calamitous to Filipinos if we are not equipped and if the government keeps slacking off. Among the main track of action and response should be to lower the vulnerabilities,” said Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas in a statement.
Last month, the Department of Agriculture said the country’s rice supply will remain stable despite concerns over the looming El Niño.
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