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IMPROVEMENT in research and development — this is among the things that is continuously being pushed in the banana sector to allow it and the products coming from it to compete in the global market.

IMPROVEMENT in research and development — this is among the things that is continuously being pushed in the banana sector to allow it and the products coming from it to compete in the global market.

However, it is also a reality that not all banana farmers and exporters, especially the smaller ones, have access to proper technology or equipment to conduct research and development.

It seemed like an answered prayer to banana industry players when the Tagum Agricultural Development Company Inc. (Tadeco) launched its Agri-Technology Outreach Program to cater to the needs of the industry. The program was realized through the company’s investment of over P100 million and a grant from the Dutch government through their Promo Banana Project.

See full article at Sunstar

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