The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday urged farmers and fisherfolks to harvest early in preparations for the possible impact of Tropical Depression Kristine. In an advisory, the DA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operations Center told farmers and fishers to closely monitor updates from local DRRMs and the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). “The Department is advising farmers and fisherfolk… to harvest mature crops and mobilize post-harvest equipment and facilities,” the DA-DRRM said.

DA urges farmers, fishers to harvest early amid 'Kristine'. (2024, October 22). SunStar Bacolod, p. 2.