The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is working to reduce the risks faced by rice production from the onset of El Niño phenomenon, especially in upland and rain-fed areas.

In a statement, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Edilberto de Luna said the DA is ready for the looming, prolonged dry spell, with various strategies in place under the National Rice Program and the DA’s climate change resiliency and adaptation measures.

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