The Provincial Agriculture Office conducted a two-day training for mango growers recently, in preparation for the 2008 Food Summit set April 4 in Dumaguete City.

It was attended by 50 participants composed of mango growers and high-value commercial crops agricultural technicians from the different local government units in Negros Oriental.

The Department of Agriculture-7 Regional Crop Protection Center and the National Seed Quality Control Services conducted the training, which focused on the good practices in growing quality mangoes that will pass international market standards. 

Information officer Nitz Bangay of the PAO said tackled were quarantine requirements of Philippine fruits for export, analysis/maximum residue limit, general pesticide information, and insect pest management, among others.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had called on local government units to support the 2008 food summit. 

Her message was sent to about 50 governors who attended the Governors-National Economic and Development Authority-Cabinet Group meeting at Malacañang’s Heroes Hall yesterday morning.

Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, who made a presentation, said the national food summit aims to harmonize the food sufficiency/security initiatives of the national government, local government units and private sector stakeholders.

It will also address the global challenges such as climate change and surging food demand by fast growing economies, Yap added.*RA

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