Pomelo lovers may not know this but the big chunk of the supply of the fruit labeled as “Davao Pomelo” actually comes from its neighbor province, North Cotabato.
With the growing demand for this exotic fruit grown mostly in Southeast Asia and known in the Philippines as “Suha,” “Buongon,” “Kabugaw” or “Marangkas,” farmers in at least three towns of North Cotabato are now expanding their areas.
As of this year, it is estimated that the area planted to Pomelo in the towns of Mlang, Tulunan and Matalam has expanded to about 1,400 hectares.
Blessed with full sunlight all day long and soil ideal for Pomelo growing, farmers in the three towns could earn as much as P1-M per hectare per year.
But the cost of production is also high which is why farmers badly need the support of government in financing.
In my recent visit to the Pomelo farms of my hometown, Mlang, I assured Pomelo Growers President Jay Galiste that I could link them up with the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) of the Department of Agriculture for their financing needs.
Even in my private capacity, I told him I could help source organic fertilizer at a very low cost and in conducting soil analysis to ensure that they apply the correct fertilizer.
Most of all, I discussed with Jay the prospect of establishing processing facilities which could turn their Class B and Class C fruits into Pomelo Juice with pulp bits which is in demand int he market.
With these interventions, Pomelo Farming could grow into a major industry in the province and help boost the economy while addressing rural poverty.
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Cotabato Pomelo Farming Expands As Demand Grows

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