Shear Line Inflicts P942 Million in Agricultural Damage in Davao Region

AGRI-NEWS | PROVINCIAL Posted on 2026-03-11 10:53:39

Agricultural damage in the Davao Region has reached P942.4 million following continuous rains and flooding brought by a shear line, according to the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI.

The agency’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Unit reported that the weather disturbance affected several agricultural commodities, including rice, corn, cassava, high-value crops, livestock, and farm infrastructure.

Joedel Leliza said the initial assessment shows that 14,102 farmers were affected across 9,405.96 hectares of agricultural land, resulting in an estimated 36,587.29 metric tons of production losses.

Authorities have begun distributing immediate assistance to affected farmers using available buffer stocks. These include rice, corn and vegetable seeds, as well as animal medicines and biologics intended to help farmers recover from the damage.

Leliza said damage estimates may still increase as field validation and damage assessments continue in affected areas.

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI is currently conducting rapid assessments in communities impacted by continuous rainfall, flooding, and landslides linked to the shear line.

The agency is also coordinating closely with national government agencies, local government units, irrigators’ associations, and other disaster response offices to address the situation. Efforts focus on assessing crop and infrastructure damage, monitoring possible production losses, and preventing disruptions to the region’s food supply chain.

To support recovery efforts, DA-11 has requested quick response funds from the agency’s central office. Discussions are also ongoing with local officials, including governors and members of Congress, to secure additional assistance for affected farmers.

The regional agriculture office said it will continue to release updates as further assessments of the shear line’s impact on agriculture in the Davao Region are completed.

NPO News Team | Philippine News Agency - PR

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