Quezon agriculturists step up coordination for El Niño response
LUCENA CITY — Agriculture officials in Quezon province have strengthened coordination to prepare for El Niño and ensure continued support for farmers and fisherfolk.
The Quezon chapter of the League of Municipal Agriculture Officers, Municipal and City Agriculturists of the Philippines, Inc. (LEMMCAP) met in Lucena on Oct. 1 and 2 to tackle potential projects and interventions to help mitigate the effects of El Niño, the provincial government’s Public Information Office (PIO) reported.
The phenomenon is now affecting 14 of the country’s 18 regions, with the agriculture sector sustaining an estimated P6.87 billion in damage, according to a DA report in late September.
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Provincial Agriculturist Dr. Liza Mariano assured local governments that the provincial government would remain a committed partner in implementing programs to promote the welfare of farmers and fisherfolk and help them cope with the effects of the weather phenomenon.
Participants also discussed upcoming activities of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), concerns and issues raised by LGUs, and possible solutions.
“Through collective planning and cooperation, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) and LEMMCAP Quezon chapter continue to promote a more proactive and coordinated response to the needs of the province’s agriculture and fisheries sectors,” the PIO said.
A representative of the Department of Agriculture (DA) central office joined the meeting via Zoom and provided updates on national government programs and projects designed to mitigate El Niño’s effects.
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El Niño is expected to increase the risk of prolonged dry conditions, reduced water availability, and extreme heat in parts of the country.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the phenomenon began affecting the country in June and is expected to intensify toward the end of the year. Its latest forecast indicates that El Niño could persist until the first half of 2027./coa
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