10 - Day Regional Agri-Weather Information

DEKAD NO. 14      11 – 20 MAY 2025

Philippine Agri-Weather Forecast
During the forecast period, the weather systems expected to affect the country include the easterlies, frontal system, Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), low pressure area (LPA), and localized thunderstorms.

In the early part of the dekad, Batanes and Cagayan will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the presence of the frontal system. Meanwhile, the rest of the country will generally have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, primarily caused by the prevailing easterlies. For the remaining days of the forecast period, Mindanao, most parts of Eastern Visayas, and Palawan will be affected by the ITCZ, resulting in cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will continue to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, mostly occurring in the afternoon or evening, still due to the influence of the easterlies.

Throughout the forecast period, winds coming from the southeast to south will prevail over Luzon and Visayas, while winds over Mindanao will be from the east to northeast.

Sea conditions across the entire archipelago are expected to be slight to moderate.
ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS: INACTIVE (Updated: 06 May 2025)

Recent sea surface temperature anomalies in the tropical Pacific indicate ENSO-neutral conditions. Most climate models favor ENSO-neutral conditions to persist towards the end of 2025.

Furthermore, as the warm and dry season persists, the public and all concerned government agencies are urged to sustain precautionary measures to minimize heat stress and prevent associated health risks. https://pubfiles.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climps/climateforum/outlook.pdf
FARM ADVISORIES:
During dry periods, consider planting drought-tolerant and short-maturing crop varieties that require less water. Regularly monitor soil moisture and observe plants for early signs of stress, such as wilting or yellowing leaves, to respond promptly. Practice intercropping or plant cover crops to help retain soil moisture and reduce evaporation. If possible, collect and store rainwater in ponds or tanks for use during dry spells. Ensure that crops receive adequate water during their critical growth stages—particularly flowering and grain formation—to support healthy development and improve yields.
During days of heavy rainfall, immediate precautions are necessary to minimize potential damage. Harvest mature crops early, especially those prone to spoilage. Clear drainage canals and waterways to prevent flooding and waterlogging in the fields. Store harvested produce, tools, and equipment in elevated, dry areas to avoid water damage. Relocate livestock to safe, higher ground and ensure they have access to clean water and feed. Stay updated with weather forecasts and maintain communication with your local agricultural office for timely information and assistance.
ACTUAL SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION
(May 1 - 10, 2025)
WET MOIST DRY
Baler, Infanta, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Capiz, most of Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Casiguran, Alabat, Tayabas, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Camarines Norte, Iloilo, Southern Leyte, and Bukidnon Rest of the country
Farm Advisories

* NFA buffer stock rises as rice harvest peaks
Author: DA Press Office | 25 April 2025

The National Food Authority (NFA) has significantly increased its rice buffer stock, now equivalent of 7.56 million 50-kilo bags of milled rice, as the summer harvest reaches its peak. The higher inventory aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to ramp up palay procurement efforts and support as many farmers as possible.

As of April 24, the NFA’s inventory consisted of 10.1 million bags of palay (unmilled rice) and 1.2 million bags of milled rice—enough to feed the entire country for 10 days. This figure is the highest since the end of 2020.

“We still have about ₱12 billion allocated for palay procurement, and we intend to maximize purchases during the ongoing summer harvest,” said NFA Administrator Larry Lacson. “This will support the government’s initiative to provide more affordable rice to Filipino consumers.”

By law, the NFA is mandated to purchase palay exclusively from local farmers—millions of whom rely on rice farming for their livelihood and remain among the country’s poorest. So far this year, the NFA has been buying palay at prices ranging from ₱18 to ₱24 per kilo.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that the successful implementation of the newly announced ₱20-per-kilo rice program is crucial—not only to fulfill a major campaign promise of President Marcos but also to free up storage space as the NFA accelerates procurement.
“In the past, the NFA was allowed to directly sell rice to the public, helping stabilize both supply and prices while managing its stockpile more efficiently,” Secretary Tiu Laurel explained. “However, since the passage of the Rice Tariffication Law, the agency’s role has been limited to buffer stocking for calamity and emergency response. It no longer holds the regulatory functions essential to managing rice prices among others.”

This provision in the RTL has barred the NFA from expeditiously disposing of its rice stocks to better manage inventory, specially ahead of the harvest season.

Since the passage of the RTL and the NFA’s inability to compete locally with traders, the buffer stocks have steadily fallen to an alarming 41,285 metric tons, just enough to cover national consumption for one day. The trend has since reversed after the NFA Council chaired by Secretary Tiu Laurel approved a higher buying price of up to P30 per kilo of palay.

The DA chief added that beyond the pilot launch of the ₱20 rice program in the Visayas—where local government units are expected to help subsidize the cost—the Department of Agriculture is actively exploring other ways to expand access to affordable rice.

“Hopefully, we can identify a legal mechanism that allows us to move forward with the program—even without an exemption from the Commission on Elections—so we can finally deliver on this long-awaited promise of President Marcos,” he said. ### (Photo by Jay Morales, DA-OSEC)


** SUGPUIN ang kuhol bago pa man ang taniman
Patagin mabuti ang palayan bago magtanim.
Gumawa ng maliliit na kanal para mapadali ang pagpapatuyo at pamumulot ng kuhol.
Patuyuin ang pinitak para pigilan ang kanilang pagkilos at pagkain.
Kolektahin, durugin, at ipakain sa alagang pato.
Maglagay ng stick/tulos tulad ng kawayan para pag-itlogan ng mga kuhol at madaliang pagkolekta ng itlog.
Pastulan ng mga batang pato o itik ang palayan kapag ang palay ay 1–1.5 buwan pagkalipat-tanim.
Gumamit ng kemikal na pamatay kuhol bilang huling opsyon.


Source:

*https://www.da.gov.ph/nfa-buffer-stock-rises-as-rice-harvest-peaks/
**https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1109914564504901&set=a.222821126547587


Regional Agrometeorological Situation and Prognosis

Region 1 Ilocos Region


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 80

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

0 – 3

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

45 – 96

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation continues. Most rice and corn are in the reproductive to ripening stages while some are being harvested. Growing of papaya, avocado, banana, coconut, coffee, guava, dragon fruit, guyabano, jackfruit, lettuce, mushroom, mung bean, okra, garlic, onion, patola, pechay, carrot, potato, squash, ampalaya, cassava, chayote, chili pepper, ginger, malunggay, kangkong, mustard, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, ubi, upo, winged bean, peanut, soybean, and tobacco continues. Harvesting of avocado, banana, watermelon, star apple, papaya, coconut, calamansi, mango, guava, jackfruit, dragon fruit, guyabano, mulberry, garlic, peanut, okra, onion, onion leeks, pechay, camote tops, radish, spinach, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, talinum, taro, tomato, winged bean, chili pepper, long pepper, eggplant, ginger, kangkong, lettuce, malunggay, mung bean, mustard, carrot, potato, patola, ampalaya, upo, chayote, cassava, ubi, and tobacco is also in progress. Post-harvest activities such as drying and milling of corn, drying of tobacco, copra making, nut drying, and threshing and shelling of rice and corn continues. Packing of fruits and vegetables for deliveries are actively ongoing. Cleaning and repairing of farm machinery, as well as checking and fixing irrigation pumps are being done. Fertilizer application and grazing are also taking place.

Region 2 Cagayan Valley


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

1 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

48 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 38

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation stage of rice and corn is ongoing. In some farm areas, planting of rice continues. Corn are in reproductive and ripening stages. Harvesting of rice and corn is also in progress. Growing of banana, guava, avocado, coconut, coffee, cacao, dragon fruit, papaya, guyabano, calamansi, jackfruit, tamarind, eggplant, ginger, long chili, ampalaya, cassava, malunggay, mung bean, kangkong, cabbage, chayote, chili pepper, cowpea, mustard, squash, okra, onion, peanut, pechay, string bean, sweet potato, taro, winged bean, condol, tomato, squash, pechay, and sweet pepper is taking place. Harvesting of watermelon, banana, coconut, coffee, mango, papaya, tamarind, mushroom, mung bean, malunggay, lemongrass, onion leeks, tomato, onion, cucumber, cabbage, broccoli, Baguio beans, sweet potato, cassava, kangkong, pechay, camote tops, spinach, string beans, taro, eggplant, winged bean, and calamansi is ongoing. Pest and disease monitoring and management, fertilizer application, weeding, and field monitoring continues. Post-harvest activities include drying and milling of rice, packing of vegetables and fruits for market, drying of tobacco, and copra making are also taking place. Irrigation management is critical, with farmers cleaning and maintaining irrigation systems to ensure efficient water distribution during the wet season are being done

CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region)


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

48 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

15 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Planting of rice started. Some rice are still in ripening and harvesting stages. Growing of honeydew, jackfruit, lemon, longan, orange, papaya, turnip, strawberry, avocado, banana, cacao, abaca, coffee, guava, dragon fruit, ampalaya, Baguio beans, bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beets, carrot, cassava, celery, chayote, mung bean, cucumber, ginger, kinchay, lettuce, okra, onion leeks, potato, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, tomato, calamansi, pechay, and taro is in progress. Harvesting of banana, mango, watermelon, papaya, guyabano, honeydew, jackfruit, longan, orange, turnip, avocado, coffee, dragon fruit, ampalaya, okra, mung bean, Baguio beans, carrot, cassava, chili pepper, chayote, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, long pepper, ginger, celery, onion leeks, patola, pechay, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, tomato, taro, spinach, lemon, strawberry, cacao, calamansi, watercress, kangkong, mustard, spinach, cabbage, arugula, chinese cabbage, and malunggay continues. Pest and disease and fertilizer application management continue. Post-harvest activities such as packing of vegetables and fruits for the market are ongoing, with the delivery of fresh produce continuing.

Region 3 Central Luzon


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 75

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

1 – 3

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

48 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 – 39

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation and seedbed preparation are ongoing in irrigated fields. Rice planting is also in progress. Some rice are in vegetative stage while some are in reproductive stage. Corn are in the ripening and harvesting stages. Growing of dragon fruit, turnip, watermelon, jackfruit, melon, pomelo, rambutan, cacao, coconut, celery, cowpea, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, tomato, upo, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, ginger, long pepper, malunggay, mung bean, mustard, broccoli, cauliflower, cadios, okra, onion, patani, patola, peanut, bok choy, pechay, potato, calamansi, ampalaya, Baguio beans, cabbage, beets, carrot, cassava, chayote, kinchay, lettuce, onion leeks, honeydew, lemon, longan, orange, papaya, avocado, banana, abaca, coffee, mango, and guava is taking place. Harvesting of watermelon, star apple, banana, papaya, mango, guyabano, dragon fruit, turnip, tamarind, coconut, string bean, okra, squash, ampalaya, tomato, onion, upo, patola, pechay, eggplant, cassava, celery, chayote, chili pepper, coffee, cucumber, lettuce, long pepper, bok choy, radish, sweet pepper, sweet potato, ubi, kangkong, malunggay, mustard, alugbati, spinach, taro, and calamansi continues. Water management, cleaning of irrigated canal, and maintenance of farm tools and equipment such as tractors, sprayers, and harvesters are being carried out. Cleaning, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems are also being done to ensure proper water distribution to crops, particularly in rice fields. Additionally, transport and delivery of fresh produce to local markets are taking place. Field monitoring and pest and disease control and management are also ongoing.

NCR (National Capital Region)


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 125

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 7

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Urban gardening activities, such as cultivation of banana, papaya, mango, guava, jackfruit, dragon fruit, aratilis, avocado, star apple, coconut, ampalaya, patola, pandan, camote tops, bok choy, chili pepper, long pepper, eggplant, kangkong, lemongrass, lettuce, mustard, malunggay, mushroom, mung bean, okra, oregano, basil, squash, sweet potato, talinum, tomato, spinach, winged bean, turnip, and calamansi is taking place. Harvesting of banana, papaya, avocado, turnip, star apple, aratilis, jackfruit, mango, coconut, guyabano, alugbati, ampalaya, bok choy, camote tops, eggplant, kangkong, lemongrass, malunggay, mustard, okra, oregano, patola, spinach, squash, talinum, tomato, upo, lettuce, pechay, chili, and calamansi continues. Organic compost and manure application are being carried out. Pots, trays, and raised beds are being prepared for planting, and soil is being tilled and enriched with organic compost. Composting operations are being done. Drip irrigation and manual watering of plants are also being performed. Regular plant inspections for pests or diseases are conducted, and affected areas are pruned or removed to maintain plant health.

Region 4A CALABARZON


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

20 – 75

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 97

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation for rice and corn continue. Rice are in ripening and harvesting stages. Growing of avocado, banana, cashew, coconut, cacao, coffee, pineapple, rambutan, pomelo, star apple, tamarind, dragon fruit, guava, jackfruit, kamias, lanzones, papaya, chico, star fruit, mango, ampalaya, cassava, chili pepper, chayote, bok choy, eggplant, fern leaves, lettuce, long chili, malunggay, mushroom, mung bean, mustard, okra, peanut, pechay, squash, spinach, string bean, sweet potato, kamansi, taro, talinum, tomato, upo, winged bean, cucumber, cabbage, kangkong, radish, watermelon, calamansi, guava, and pineapple are underway. Harvesting of banana, coconut, coffee, cacao, turnip, papaya, guyabano, melon, mango, jackfruit, catmon fruit, watermelon, purple corn, lettuce, pechay, tomato, radish, chayote, upo, cucumber, cherry tomato, snap beans, beetroot, bell pepper, French beans, sweet pea, coriander, cilantro, ampalaya, bok choy, kamansi, chili pepper, long pepper, camote tops, eggplant, malunggay, mustard, sweet potato, okra, patola, cabbage, squash, string bean, winged bean, and calamansi continues. Milling of harvested rice is still ongoing. Clearing of upland rice field as well as harvesting of cashew nuts continues. Fertilizer application, pest management, weeding, and irrigation activities are being conducted. Irrigation checks and cleaning of irrigation systems are performed to ensure effective water distribution, particularly for crops in irrigated areas like rice and vegetables. Harvested crops are cleaned, sorted, and stored in dry, pest-free facilities to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. Regular inspection for pests and diseases, especially in vegetable production, is also being carried out.

Region 4B MIMAROPA


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

20 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

1 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

24 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice crops are in different stages, including vegetative and ripening while some are being harvested. Corn is in the vegetative and reproductive stages. Cashew are in ripening and nut maturity stage, some are in harvesting stage. Growing of papaya, pomelo, mango, mangosteen, santol, star apple, guava, pineapple, banana, coconut, dalandan, lanzones, dragon fruit, chili pepper, mushroom, garlic, kangkong, ampalaya, arrowroot, patola, pechay, malunggay, okra, onion, squash, batao, cadios, cassava, sweet potato, tomato, upo, turnip, and calamansi is ongoing. Harvesting of banana, papaya, mango, coconut, star apple, avocado, jackfruit, honey dew, watermelon, pineapple, cashew, ampalaya, pechay, cassava, chili pepper, cucumber, eggplant, kangkong, lettuce, cadios, long pepper, mushroom, okra, patola, radish, squash, string bean, sweet potato, tomato, winged bean, and calamansi is also taking place. Clearing of upland rice field as well as harvesting of cashew nuts continues. Copra making and nut drying are in progress, along with weeding, fertilizer and pest management, monitoring growth stages, and field monitoring. Rice drying and milling are ongoing. Farm activities such as clearing, pruning, and forced cropping are also in progress.

Region 5 Bicol Region


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

20 – 75

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

0 – 4

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Some rice are in ripening and maturing stages while some are being harvested. Corn are in maturing and harvesting stages. Growing of mango, dragon fruit, coconut, pili nut, mangosteen, guava, papaya, calamansi, jackfruit, pineapple, star apple, banana, dalandan kangkong, pandan, lemongrass, onion leeks, malunggay, okra, patola, pechay, lettuce, cucumber, squash, sweet potato, ampalaya, snap bean, cadios, cassava, chili, garlic, sweet pepper, taro, ginger, tomato, upo, tobacco, and abaca is ongoing. Harvesting continues for papaya, pili nut, coffee, cacao, guyabano, melon, jackfruit, catmon fruit, watermelon, avocado, rambutan, pomelo, santol, star apple, squash, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, tomato, pandan, lemongrass, kangkong, chayote, cucumber, ginger, mustard, mung bean, chili pepper, pechay, snap bean, upo, banana, cassava, arrowroot, okra, malunggay, spinach, camote tops, calamansi, lettuce, radish, cherry tomato, beetroot, bell pepper, sweet pea, coriander, cilantro, ampalaya, bok choy, kamansi, long pepper, eggplant, mustard, patola, cabbage, string bean, winged bean, turnip, taro, abaca, and coffee is still in progress. Activities include the removal of weeds, field maintenance such as clearing fields, repairing irrigation systems, and ensuring proper drainage, as well as processing harvested crops like copra making and drying of nuts, particularly coconut and cashew. Transport and delivery of harvested produce to local markets are also ongoing.

Region 6 Western Visayas


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

20 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

1 – 4

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 96

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

24 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation for rice and corn is underway. Some rice are in vegetative to reproductive stages while most are in maturity and being harvested. Corn are in reproductive and maturing stages. In some areas, harvesting of rice and corn is taking place. Growing of cashew, avocado, pomelo, dragon fruit, lanzones, banana, papaya, coffee, coconut, guava, jackfruit, mango, mangosteen, tamarind, rambutan, santol, star apple, mung bean, tomato, pechay, squash, sweet potato, upo, cassava, winged bean, peanut, kangkong, lemongrass, lettuce, bokchoy, ampalaya, sugarcane, chili pepper, mushroom, garlic, arrowroot, patola, malunggay, okra, onion, turnip, and calamansi is ongoing. Continues harvesting of mango, sugarcane, pineapple, watermelon, papaya, melon, avocado, tamarind, banana, coconut, star apple, avocado, jackfruit, dragon fruit, cashew, cacao, ampalaya, banana, papaya, pechay, eggplant, tomato, green onion, pepper, okra, camote, alugbati, cassava, patola, chili pepper, pandan, mung bean, squash, spinach, string bean, sweet potato, sweet pepper, taro, upo, lettuce, cabbage, kangkong, lemongrass, long pepper, and calamansi. Ongoing of drying and milling of harvested rice. Harvesting and milling of sugarcane are in progress. Fertilizer application, weeding, pest and water management, and monitoring of crop growth stages are being done.

Region 7 Central Visayas


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

0 – 3

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 96

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

24 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation for rice and corn is ongoing. Planting of corn is taking place. Rice are in ripening and harvesting stages while other corn are being harvested. Growing of avocado, banana, cacao, coffee, peanut, coconut, dragon fruit, guyabano, jackfruit, lanzones, mangosteen, papaya, pomelo, alugbati, ampalaya, cadios, cassava, chili pepper, kangkong, lettuce, lemongrass, malunggay, okra, onion, pandan, chayote, cucumber, eggplant, ginger, squash, spinach, string bean, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turmeric, ube, patola, garlic, sweet pepper, long pepper, potato, rambutan, mung bean, pechay, winged bean, bokchoy, guava, cashew, tamarind, santol, star apple, and sugarcane is taking place. Harvesting of banana, papaya, mango, jackfruit, eggplant, kangkong, malunggay, okra, pechay, ampalaya, lettuce, camote tops, cassava, chayote, cucumber, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, ube, sweet potato, taro, tomato, and calamansi is still in progress. Transplanting, weeding, fertilizer application, trellising, pest and disease monitoring and management, plowing, harrowing, spraying, and drying of corn are underway.

Region 8 Eastern Visayas


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

30 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

48 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation for rice and corn continues. Rice are in reproductive and ripening stages. Corn are in reproductive stage. Growing of pineapple, banana, cacao, coconut, coffee, jackfruit, lanzones, mango, mangosteen, papaya, abaca, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, lettuce, mung bean, onion, cassava, chayote, cowpea, potato, ampalaya, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, tapilan, tomato, ube, upo, and calamansi is in progress. Harvesting of banana, mango, lemon, pineapple, guyabano, jackfruit, mangosteen, papaya, cacao, arrowroot, grapes, chili pepper, squash, string bean, sweet potato, taro, cassava, ube, tomato, upo, patola, chayote, alugbati, ampalaya, cucumber, eggplant, long pepper, malunggay, mushroom, pechay, and calamansi is being done. Drying and milling of rice intensified. Post-harvest operations such as copra-making, nut drying, and rice drying and milling are ongoing, alongside regular field maintenance including weeding, and soil amendment.

Region 9 Zamboanga Peninsula


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation for rice and corn continues. Rice is in reproductive and ripening stages while some are being harvested. Corn are in ripening and harvesting stages. Various crops are being grown, including banana, mango, papaya, pineapple, cacao, coconut, jackfruit, calamansi, lanzones, mangosteen, abaca, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, mung bean, onion, squash, sweet potato, ampalaya, string bean, tomato, pechay, patola, cassava, ube, mushroom, chili pepper, long chili, sweet pepper, cabbage, upo, ginger, taro, okra, mustard, durian, marang, rubber, and coffee. Harvesting of cacao, coconut, banana, papaya, star apple, ampalaya, cucumber, eggplant, tomato, okra, pechay, cassava, lettuce, mushroom, chayote, chili pepper, onion leeks, pandan, lemongrass, camote tops, and calamansi is still ongoing. Pest management strategies are being implemented. Post-harvest operations such as copra-making and rice milling continue, along with regular field maintenance activities like weeding, fertilization, and pest control

Region 10 Northern Mindanao


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 75

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

0 – 4

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice and corn are in vegetative and reproductive stages. Crops such as pineapple, sugarcane, pomelo, banana, cacao, dragon fruit, durian, coffee, jackfruit, guyabano, mango, mangosteen, marang, lettuce, mushroom, mung bean, onion, pechay, potato, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, ampalaya, carrot, cassava, chayote, chili pepper, long pepper, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, habichuelas, tomato, upo, and calamansi are being grown. Harvesting continues for banana, cacao, coconut, coffee, durian, mangosteen, pomelo, papaya, watermelon, cabbage, pineapple, ampalaya, camote tops, cassava, chayote, eggplant, chili pepper, kangkong, malunggay, pechay, squash, sweet potato, taro, tomato, calamansi, and sugarcane. Fertilizer application, spraying, weeding, and farm cleaning are being actively carried out to maintain crop health. Pest and disease management strategies are being implemented to protect crops. Post-harvest activities, including copra-making and nut drying are ongoing, along with the delivery of fresh produce to markets. Pest control, and spraying are also being managed. Milling of rice is being performed.

Region 11 Davao Region


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 75

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 - 8

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation for rice planting is in progress, with sowing activities taking place in various areas. Harvesting of matured rice continues in several areas. Corn are in reproductive stage. Growing of variety of crops such banana, cacao, coffee, coconut, durian, honeydew, mango, mangosteen, melon, papaya, pineapple, pomelo, marang, watermelon, onion, ampalaya, cabbage, cassava, chili pepper, chayote, cucumber, eggplant, ginger, habichuelas, lettuce, long chili, mushroom, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, sweet pepper, mung bean, okra, peanut, patola, pechay, radish, squash, string bean, ube, taro, sweet potato, tomato, upo, soybean, and calamansi is underway. Harvesting continues for banana, cacao, coconut, guyabano, avocado, marang, star fruit, jackfruit, mango, papaya, coffee, durian, mangosteen, pomelo, watermelon, cabbage, pineapple, ampalaya, carrot, cassava, chayote, eggplant, ginger, lettuce, okra, pechay, string bean, sweet potato, chili, banana blossom, taro, alugbati, lemongrass, saluyot, turmeric, upo, calamansi, and sugarcane. Post-harvest activities such as copra making and nut drying, rice milling, and fresh produce delivery are ongoing. Farm operations, including fertilization and spraying, weeding and farm cleaning, and irrigation management are actively being carried out to maintain crop health and ensure optimal yields.

Region 12 SOCCSKSARGEN


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 - 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

55 – 97

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation for rice is ongoing, with rice in the maturing stage and corn in the reproductive stage, while harvesting of rice has started. Growing of mangosteen, mango, pineapple, pomelo, durian, cacao, banana, papaya, turnip, guyabano, calamansi, coconut, tomato, upo, sweet potato, ginger, potato, cassava, carrot, mung bean, squash, ampalaya, habichuelas, chili pepper, long chili, lemongrass, pandan, camote tops, lettuce, peanut, chayote, jute, okra, string bean, eggplant, onion, pechay, ube, taro, cabbage, and cucumber is ongoing. Harvesting activities are also taking place for banana, papaya, coconut, durian, mango, guyabano, coffee, upo, jute, squash, ampalaya, eggplant, taro, habichuelas, long chili, chayote, lettuce, sweet potato, tomato, camote tops, turnip, calamansi, cacao, onion, carrot, cabbage, pineapple, pomelo, and watermelon. Farm operations include fertilizer application, pesticide and herbicide spraying, weeding, crop monitoring, pest and disease control, harvesting, threshing, rice and corn milling, post-harvest drying of copra and grains, sorting and packaging, delivery of fresh produce to markets, cleaning of farm areas, composting, and maintenance of farm tools and irrigation systems.

Region 13 CARAGA


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 7

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation is underway. Rice are in reproductive and ripening stages. Corn is primarily in its ripening stage. Crops such as pineapple, pomelo, mangosteen, mango, durian, cacao, banana, papaya, turnip, guyabano, calamansi, coconut, tomato, upo, sweet potato, ginger, potato, cassava, carrot, mung bean, squash, ampalaya, habichuelas, chili pepper, long chili, lemongrass, pandan, camote tops, lettuce, peanut, chayote, jute, okra, string bean, eggplant, onion, pechay, ube, taro, cabbage, and cucumber are being grown. Harvesting continues for banana, papaya, coconut, mango, jackfruit, durian, guyabano, coffee, cacao, pineapple, pomelo, onion, onion leeks, string bean, upo, cabbage, ampalaya, pechay, squash, tomato, eggplant, cucumber, chayote, lettuce, sweet potato, camote tops, turnip, and calamansi. Mulching and cover cropping are used to improve soil health, retain moisture, and suppress weed growth. Field clearing and weed control are regularly performed to maintain a clean and productive environment for crops. After harvest, produce is sorted, graded, and packaged to ensure proper handling, reduce losses, and maintain quality for market delivery. Crops are regularly inspected for pests and diseases through traps, field scouting, and digital platforms or drones to detect potential threats early and manage them effectively.

BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)


Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

55 – 97

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Some rice are in ripening stage while some are being harvested. Corn are in maturing stage. Growing of mango, papaya, banana, pineapple, pomelo, watermelon, calamansi, coconut, durian, mangosteen, jackfruit, guyabano, tomato, sweet potato, carrot, cassava, mung bean, squash, ampalaya, chili pepper, long chili, okra, eggplant, onion, lettuce, cucumber, pechay, cabbage, turnip, jute, chayote, sugarcane, taro, ube, onion leeks, radish, string bean, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, bok choy, habichuelas, kangkong, mustard, dalandan, marang, and papaya continues. Harvesting of mango, papaya, banana, pineapple, pomelo, watermelon, calamansi, coconut, durian, mangosteen, jackfruit, and guyabano, chili pepper, eggplant, kangkong, lemongrass, malunggay, chayote, habichuelas, upo, string bean, okra, tomato, sweet potato, carrot, cassava, mung bean, squash, ampalaya, long chili, onion, lettuce, cucumber, pechay, cabbage, turnip, and jute is ongoing. Key activities include field clearing and mulching, sorting, grading, and packaging of harvested produce, maintenance of farm tools and irrigation systems, post-harvest drying of copra and grains, milling of rice and corn, composting, marketing and distribution of fresh produce, and farm area maintenance.

Prepared By:

Prepared : NRE
Checked : RAAM
Approved : TAC
Uploaded : RVDD