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==Mango growers seek market supremacy== | |||
*Source: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/regions/7188-mango-growers-seek-market-supremacy | |||
* Tuesday, September 13, 2011 | |||
:by JULMUNIR I. JANNARAL CORRESPONDENT | |||
COTABATO CITY: Sarangani hosts the 13th National Mango Congress that will run from September 28 to 30, the conference lead organizer said on Monday. | |||
Fred Dumasis, president of the Sarangani Federation of Fruit Industry Associations, Inc. said the gathering of mango growers aims to increase the competitiveness of Philippine mangoes in global markets. | |||
“We would like to highlight this sub-region, especially Sarangani, as a viable location for off-season mango production,” Dumasis said. | |||
The congress with the theme, “Positioning the Philippine Mango Strongly in the World Market” will provide updates on export market requirements, the latest production technologies, and best production practices. It will also showcase areas in Mindanao with the potential for mango production. | |||
Japan and Hong Kong remain the biggest buyers of Philippine mangoes, accounting for 51 and 31 percent, respectively, of mango exports, according to the recent report by the Mindanao Fruit Industry Council (MinFruit). | |||
Other countries where Philippine mangoes have gained a market foothold are South Korea, the U.S.A., Singapore and China. | |||
About 500 growers, processors, consolidators, exporters and ancillary service providers from across the country are expected to attend the congress, which will be held in the resort town of Glan in Sarangani Province, an emerging mango producer and tourist destination in Southern Mindanao, according to Dumasis. | |||
Luzon remains the country’s primary producer of carabao mangoes, accounting for 64 percent of production, while Mindanao accounts for 23 percent, according to MinFruit. | |||
Dumasis said that Mindanao’s contiguous production areas and agro-climatic conditions, particularly in the southern part of the region, make it an ideal location for year-round, typhoon-free mango production. | |||
He also emphasized investment opportunities in mango industry support services, such as hot-water treatment and vapor heat treatment plants and packing houses. | |||
The Mango Congress is supported by MinFruit, the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). | |||
USAID, through its Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, has partnered with MinFruit and the DA to enhance the production methods used by fruit and vegetable farmers across Mindanao, while linking them with prospective local and foreign buyers. | |||
The conference delegates are also expected to submit recommendations to the national government on how industry stakeholders and government agencies can work together to ensure the mango industry’s continued growth and expansion. | |||
==Sarangani, Israel traders forge ties== | ==Sarangani, Israel traders forge ties== | ||
*Source: http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2011/09/12/sarangani-israel-traders-forge-ties/ | *Source: http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2011/09/12/sarangani-israel-traders-forge-ties/ | ||
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These activities shall encourage participation from top agricultural players in SOCCSKSARGEN area, exporters, small and medium enterprise, and entrepreneurs. | These activities shall encourage participation from top agricultural players in SOCCSKSARGEN area, exporters, small and medium enterprise, and entrepreneurs. | ||
SOCCSKSARGEN or Region 12 covers the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani and the cities of General Santos City, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato. (Bong S. Sarmiento / MindaNews) | SOCCSKSARGEN or Region 12 covers the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani and the cities of General Santos City, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato. (Bong S. Sarmiento / MindaNews) | ||
==Sarangani, Israel ties to advance agri-fishery tech== | ==Sarangani, Israel ties to advance agri-fishery tech== | ||