THE HAITIAN MANGO MARKET CHAIN :: RESULTS

1. Gordon Tween's mission on the mango fruit fly.

 

 

 

One major impediment facing mango producers is the devastating damage the Fruit Fly (A. oblique) causes. High populations of the pest overwhelm the capability of the hot water treatment process resulting in the premature end of export season to the USA while infected fruit remains in abundance. If the Fruit Fly population was controlled, the export season could be extended, resulting in increased exports. In addition, fruit quality could be improved and other varieties could be exported in addition to the Francis variety.

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2.USAID approves $25,000.00 for MarChe's Mango Development in Saint Michel de l'Attalaye.

Port Au Prince, Haiti July 29, 2009

Mangos represent the largest percentage of the tree population throughout Haiti. It was recently estimated by USAID that there are 10 million mango trees growing in Haiti. Howeever, population growth and increased economic pressures are leading to widespread deforestation throughout Haiti affecting low quality fruit trees which are cut down for fuel or wood products.

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FACTSHEET RESULTS MAP CALENDAR MARCHE RESOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

@2009 MarChE