First virtual science FIESTA in the Philippines raises awareness about the technologies in mango farming

Published 2021년 12월 15일

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The Philippines has invested in technology to boost mango production, a key crop for over 2.5 million farmers. The first virtual Farms and Industry Encounters through Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA) was held to showcase these advancements. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and other stakeholders have invested P15 million in ready-for-commercialization technologies to improve mango production and elevate the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. Some of these technologies include Molecular Markers for Mango Cultivar Identification, a Dipstick Kit to Detect True-To-Type Philippines Carabao Mango, and Pre-and Postharvest Technologies. FIESTA has been raising awareness about the role of science and technology in agriculture since 2014.

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In the Philippines, mangoes are a high-value commercial crop that provides a livelihood for nearly 2.5 million farmers. Seeing as how many Filipino farmers rely on mango production and the demand of their consumers, stakeholders from the government invested in the technology that helps boost mango production. The first virtual Farms and Industry Encounters through Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA) highlighted such advancements in Philippine mango production while bringing together farmers from all over the country. It will run from December 3, 9 to 10, and 16 to 17, 2021. It is spearheaded by Southern Mindanao Agriculture Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMAARRDEC) in collaboration with the Visayas Consortium for Agriculture Aquatic and Natural Resources Program (ViCARP) and the SOCCSKSARGEN Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SOXAARRDEC). “Science and technology play a vital role in advancing ...

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