Pakistan can enhance mango production with China’s help: Wang Zihai
According to Gwadar Pro on Tuesday, he made the suggestion at an online meeting with the executive members at PCJCCI Secretariat, Lahore.
Wang Zihai observed that the decline in mango production due to an unusual spike in temperatures coupled with water shortages is an emerging problem in Pakistan.
He suggested that there was a dire need for joint ventures with China for establishing quality enhancement centres, fruit processing units, dehydration plants, drip irrigation and cold storage chains so Pakistani fruits could be exported in line with international standards.
Pakistan can be on the list of top three exporters of mangoes in the next five years, both in terms of volume and value, if the government continues to adhere to making prudent and result-oriented policies in this regard.
Sarfraz Butt, Vice President PCJCCI said that outdated cultivation and harvesting techniques, high cost of production, substandard cold storage facilities, and lack of research and development are the major hindrances to the growth of the mango industry.
Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General PCJCCI said that Pakistan has also held events in China in recent years to promote the new, better varieties and rich flavour of Pakistani mangoes to the Chinese people, and according to organisers, the feedback was more than encouraging.
