Key Takeaways
- PHDEC and MRI collaborate to provide training on modern mango production techniques.
- Workshop includes practical demonstrations and guidance on disease prevention and management.
- PHDEC aims to strengthen mango value chain and promote exports.
The Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC) in collaboration with the Mango Research Institute (MRI) organised a special workshop for mango growers, orchardists and relevant stakeholders at Lutfabad Mango Farms, Multan.
The primary objective of the workshop was to provide participants with practical training and awareness on modern and scientific mango production, improved orchard management, effective disease prevention and management, and modern pruning techniques.
During the technical session, Dr Asif ur Rehman, Director of MRI, highlighted modern orchard management and production practices, while Dr Javed Iqbal emphasised the importance and benefits of scientific pruning.
Engr Shehzad Ahmed, Additional Director General (AMRI), provided guidance on the use of modern agricultural machinery for mechanical pruning, while Abid Hameed Khan, Scientific Officer, offered practical advice on manual and mechanical pruning.
Renowned mango grower and exporter Major Tariq Khan (R) shared his practical experiences, and Dr Ghazali provided a technical briefing on major mango diseases, their identification, prevention and effective management.
Participants also presented their field-related issues before the experts, and a practical field demonstration of manual and mechanical pruning was conducted, allowing participants to observe the practical application and benefits of modern techniques.
PHDEC also briefed the participants on its ongoing initiatives for strengthening the mango value chain, including certification support, mango bagging, technical training, quality improvement, market access, export promotion, post-harvest management and value addition.
In his concluding remarks, CEO PHDEC, Muhammad Naseer, termed the workshop an important step towards strengthening linkages between research and the field and expressed his commitment to continued collaboration with all stakeholders for the sustainable development of the mango sector, quality improvement, certification, market development and promotion of exports.
PHDEC invited the participants to upcoming national and international events, including FoodAg Karachi in November 2026, and Horticulture Expo Lahore in March 2027, to promote access to new markets, buyers and business opportunities for Pakistani mangoes and other horticultural products.
