The Filipino Department of Science and Technology has declared that its mango farmers need to upgrade their planting and cultivation know-how if they are to meet the export market’s requirements for supply and quality. Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña: “Only 25% of overseas client orders have been delivered due to lack of (economies of scale) required to supply processors abroad.”
“S&T plays a vital role in advancing sustainable agriculture. The invention and development of new technologies greatly impact the AANR (Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources) sector by helping out farmers by lessening manual operations or work.”
Mangoes are the third most important Philippine fruit crop. The carabao mango variety accounts for over 80% of overall output at 450.48 thousand metric tons (MT). Other economically significant varieties are the Pico and the Katchamita, also known as Indian mango.
Source: bworldonline.com