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Upland farmers see less crop damage despite high heat index
The Freeman
|May 16, 2025
Despite the high heat index recorded in recent months, upland farmers in Cebu City have experienced less damage this year compared to previous years, according to the Cebu City Agriculture Department (CAD).
In an interview with The Freeman, City Agriculturist and CAD head Arleigh Gesta said farmers began to feel the effects of the heat index as early as March. However, rainfall starting in May has eased their situation.
Gesta noted that so far this year, CAD has not received any reports of significant crop damage.
"Minimal rajud kaayo sya ang damage, dili nato ma compare sa mga niaging tuig nga medyo significant jud ang damage, visible gyud kaayo ba, but karon di jud kaayo nimo makita ang damage," he said. In contrast, over 100 hectares were reported damaged in 2023.
This story is from the May 16, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
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