date:Aug 20, 2012
on town.
Bongcales said he has been praying for rain to save his palay and have a good harvest by October or November.
He said palay seedlings had turned yellowish and their fields had dried up due to lack of water.
Unlike in other areas in Bohol which are irrigated, Bongcales said his farm, and other farms in the area, are dependent on rain.
If there are no rains, our palay will die, he said.
If they cant have a good harvest, Bongcales said the farmers turn to fishing while waiting for the