The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging farmers to plant weather-resistant crops as alternative farming output. For assistance, see or coordinate with the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) regularly of your municipality.
Juvy S. Gaton, DA Information Officer encourages farmers to plant crops resistant to sudden changes in weather patterns, like heavy rains or dry spell, that are not easily affected by erratic weather.
DA officials observe that some farmers are finding it hard to start producing quality rice and corn crops since the varieties they are using are not weather-resistant.
Gaton stressed, "It is important for farmers to know what agricultural produce they should cultivate at anytime of the year. They should regularly work with their MAO for new technologies and varieties that are appropriate for their farms."
"Most farmers are not seeking technical help from their local MAO and end up planting the poor variety of crops at the wrong planting season. This adds up to their agricultural lost for the cropping season. This practice must be stopped", Gaton stressed.
DA regional director Larry Nacionales is preparing seedlings and crop varieties that withstand extreme weather changes to be introduced to farmers.
The DA also recommends the raising livestock, poultry and ponds to cushion agricultural losses significantly. (PNA) /MP
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