BAGABAG, Nueva Vizcaya —To boost the “sweet gold” industry in the province, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) created the Nueva Mango Industry Development Council in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-Nueva Vizcaya Experiment Station (DA-NVES) and the Nueva Vizcaya local government.
DTI Nueva Vizcaya Director Michael Paggabao said the agency and its partners recently conducted a meeting cum focus group discussion at the DA-NVES Training Center in Villaros village here to revive the mango industry of the province.
“The objective of the gathering was to strengthen the promotion and development of the province’s mango industry by identifying key challenges faced by farmers and devising effective strategies for overcoming these issues,” Paggabao said.
Photo shows the participants during the event where the Nueva Vizcaya Mango Industry Development Council was created. DTI PHOTO
The event was participated by key stakeholders, including mango growers, industry experts and local government leaders “who collectively worked toward crafting a strategic plan aimed at enhancing production, improving marketing strategies and ensuring the sustainability of the industry,” he said.
Paggabao added the collaboration is crucial in revitalizing Nueva Vizcaya’s mango industry and reclaiming its position in the market.
In underscoring the significant impact this collective effort will have on the industry’s growth and promotion, he highlighted the value of partnerships among the provincial government, national agencies, the private sector and other stakeholders.
During the meeting, the DA-NVES also presented an overview of the current status of Nueva Vizcaya’s mango industry.
DA-NVES manager Arsenio Apostol said the province’s climate, elevation and other favorable characteristics make it an ideal location for mango production.
Apostol added that Nueva Vizcaya in the past ranked among the top 10 mango producers in the Philippines and underscored the significant potential of the industry if revived.
Together with engineer Giovannie Magat, provincial environment and natural resources officer, Apostol reiterated the commitment to supporting the long-term development of the mango industry, focusing on improving the livelihoods of local farmers.
Paggabao also underscored that as the Nueva Vizcaya Mango Industry Development Council takes its first steps, “the development of a comprehensive strategic action plan, which includes the registration and accreditation of the organized group, is set to follow.”
“Aiming to foster sustainable growth in the mango industry while providing enhanced livelihood opportunities for farmers and with a unified vision, Nueva Vizcaya’s mango industry is well-positioned to reclaim its status as the province’s ‘sweet gold,’ driving economic growth and prosperity for years to come,” he said.
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