Mango growers in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) were advised Monday to protect the bees that pollinate their mangoes, as these insects play a vital role in improving fruit set, boosting yields and enhancing fruit quality.<\/p>\n
In a press briefing here, Epifanio Loyola Jr., chairman of the Regional Agri-Fishery Council of the Department of Agriculture-Davao (DA-11) and president of the Beekeepers Network Philippines Foundation Inc., said \u201csmall bees\u201d are largely responsible for the sweetness of Samal\u2019s mangoes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIGACOS mango is delicious because the small bees helped in pollination,\u201d Loyola noted, stressing that their role is crucial.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe promote taking care of them. Other countries even rent bees for pollination,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the Asiatic honey bee (Apis cerana) as a highly effective native pollinator in mango orchards.<\/p>\n
During peak blooming, managed pollination can significantly increase fruit set, size and overall yield compared to relying solely on open pollination.<\/p>\n
Loyola also urged farmers to limit spraying during the flowering season to avoid harming pollinators.<\/p>\n
He shared that researchers from the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research and the University of the Philippines Los Ba\u00f1os will begin a study at IGACOS on June 16 to examine the effects of pollination on mango flavor and strategies for bee conservation.<\/p>\n
Recently, DA-11 facilitated a visit by South Korea\u2019s Sae Kyoung Co. to a Samal mango farm.<\/p>\n
The company praised the fruit\u2019s flavor and quality, describing it as \u201ca really good mango.\u201d<\/p>\n
DA-11 is intensifying efforts to connect local farmers to international markets, with South Korea eyed as a potential buyer.<\/p>\n
A key requirement for entry is compliance with maximum residue limits (MRLs), which set the allowable levels of pesticide residues on fruit. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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