In a significant development for the Philippine agricultural sector, Miguel Ripoll, Managing Director of CarabaoMango.au, today met with Secretary Francisco Laurel, head of the Philippines Department of Agriculture, during the Secretary's visit to Brisbane. The meeting, which was made possible through the efforts of APBC President Raffy Toda and DTI-PTIC Sydney head Consul Trade Alma Argayoso, took place at Two Yolks café in South Bank, Brisbane, where an informal yet fruitful discussion unfolded over the state of the mango industry and broader agricultural issues.
L-R Edgar Superio/Dept of Agriculture Philippines, Miguel Ripoll/CaraboaMango.au, Jem Jacinto/Jacinto Group
Sec. Francisco Laurel/Dept of Agriculture Philippines, Ben Pevreal/ESG Agriculture, Raffy Toda/APBC
Secretary Laurel, a staunch advocate for long-term agricultural solutions, was in Brisbane leading a delegation from the Department of Agriculture. The delegation is in the city for a critical meeting with their Australian counterparts and private sector representatives to discuss sustainable soil management and its impacts on sustainable agriculture. During the meeting with CarabaoMango.au, Secretary Laurel expressed his strong support for growing agricultural exports and emphasised the critical need for sustainable practices and innovative technologies. "There is a lot of work to be done," the Secretary remarked, highlighting the immense potential that collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, the APBC, and industry stakeholders like CarabaoMango.au can unlock.
The Secretary's vision is forward-thinking, with a clear focus on increasing productivity and integrating new agro-technologies. He recognises the urgent need for the Philippines to modernise its agricultural practices, noting that the country lags behind its Southeast Asian neighbours in terms of production efficiency. His approach is one of transformation, urging the sector to move beyond traditional methods and embrace a more efficient and innovative future.
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Tomorrow, CarabaoMango.au is set to meet with Undersecretary Cheryl Caballero, who is in charge of high-value crops, which includes mangoes. This meeting is expected to further the discussions initiated with Secretary Laurel and will likely focus on developing actionable plans to boost the mango industry. With Secretary Laurel’s leadership and a strong commitment from all parties involved, the future of Philippine agriculture looks promising, with endless possibilities for growth and improvement.
As CarabaoMango.au continues to champion the cause of Philippine mangoes, the company is eager to contribute to the collective effort of revitalising the agricultural sector. The collaboration between the government and private enterprises like CarabaoMango.au will be instrumental in achieving the shared goal of elevating the country's agricultural exports and ensuring long-term sustainability.
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