Other Plant Disease — Philippines
Damages have been incurred from widespread pest and disease infestation in Northern Samar and Eastern Samar provinces. The Department of Agriculture said there is 4000 hectares [9884 acres of] rice farms reportedly plagued by the destructive bacterial leaf blight (BLB) [and] brown plant hoppers.
The response team has validated 648 hectares [1601 acres] affecting 745 farmers. BLB has been causing havoc in Northern Samar while plant hoppers have been attacking Eastern Samar. “The DA is now
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