The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects another record palay (unmilled rice) production despite damage in rice areas in Central Philippines brought about by Super Typhoon Yolanda.

In an interview, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said that rough rice production for 2013 likely exceeded the 2012 level of 18.03 million metric tons (MT), citing initial reports from regional field units.

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