Philippines to create 5-year road map to lift mango production
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said he has ordered the crafting of the road map after DA officials met with mango-industry stakeholders on July 18.
Piñol added the meeting was attended by top exporters of dried and processed mango, the president of the Philippine Mango Growers Assocation, Agriculture Undersecretary Evelyn G. Laviña, Bureau of Plant Industry Officer in Charge Vivencio Mamaril and North Cotabato Board Member, Rollyboy Sacdalan.
“It was agreed that the government should step in and come up with a clear plan to address the problems while, at the same time, drawing up a five-year road map to fully develop the Philippine mango industry,” he said.
source: businessmirror.com.ph
