Lambayeque In Peru has been facing an unimaginable problem in mango production. More than 300 tons of mango not being sold in the Motupe region, the farmers are expressing their despair because of the absence of market for export. In response to this and the lack of markets, the Regional Government, headed by Governor Jorge Perez, has launched the Expo Mango plan, a complete strategy for selling excess mango and stop the spread of bugs.

“We are working on a strategy that will see all municipalities as well as The Regional Government will facilitate the transfer of mangoes between Olmos and Motupe to the stores of Chiclayo, Leonardo Ortiz, La Victoria, Pimentel, and Santa Rosa,” said the Governor. “Our aim is to cut down on shipping costs, and to ensure that the mangoes are delivered to local markets with no income for the producers being diminished.”

This issue has been made worse due to the SENASA’s directive to defecate excess fruit in order to stop spreading fruit flies. “It is vital to get rid of mangoes as quickly as is possible in order to keep pests out,” says Perez. Pesticides and fumigators are provided with the help from Peruvian Army. Peruvian Army, which has offered its forces to help with removal of the fumigators.

The Regional Government not only seeks to provide the fruit through local markets, but also increase its consumption via commercial and culinary initiatives. “On the 25th of January mango sales commenced at strategically placed places like places like the Civic Square of Leonardo Ortiz, Prolongacion Bolognesi, and the Malecon de Santa Rosa,” states Perez. “The concept is to let the producers to market their mangoes directly to customers.”

“We must not allow this important fruit to become a waste. In some nations, for example Mexico Green mangoes are eaten with the addition of pepper and salt. We must promote the use of green mangoes in our cuisine,” says the governor.

With the current crisis The regional administration is working to prevent the possibility of future crises. “We should be prepared. January and February are both months with high mango production. Thus, the setting up of fairs as well as planning marketing strategies is essential,” says Perez.

It also seeks to increase mango processing through encouraging the creation of derivative items such as pulp jams, juices, and other fruits, to diversify market, and ultimately make it more lucrative for growers.

The mango problem in Lambayeque emphasizes that it is essential to improve the chain of production and strengthen connections between the private and public sector. Expo Mango hopes to alleviate the situation currently and establish the basis for more effective management in the near future. “Let’s start working. Mangoes are the property of the inhabitants from Lambayeque And we are able to take them in,” says Perez.

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