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Philippines rice output risks 30% collapse amid 'super' El Niño

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The Philippines faces a potential 30% collapse in its rice production due to the strengthening of a 'super' El Niño event. This could lead to a shortage of 700,000 tonnes of rice, with farmers in central Luzon expressing concern as dams begin to dry up. While some agricultural representatives remain skeptical, climate officials have stated there is a 62% chance of El Niño intensifying from October onwards. AI

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Philippines rice output risks 30% collapse amid 'super' El Niño

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alan Robles ·

    Philippine rice output risks 30% collapse as ‘super’ El Nino strengthens

    In the fields of central Luzon, farmers who planted their rice in June are watching the sky with worry. Out over the Pacific, a familiar spectre is gathering strength – and with it, the threat of empty granaries and hungry households. The Philippines has a plan for this year’s “s…

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