1. ORGANIC MANGO TECHNOLOGY Natural Organic and Biological Farming System

2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MANGO ORCHARD 1. Select the Suitable site for mango growing 2. Select good planting materials free from pest and diseases. 3. Distance planting at least 15 to 20 meters apart to allow full sunlight and free air flow between trees. 4. Plant intercrops suitable to mango.

3. FARM OPERATIONS 1. Adopt clean culture. Plow and cultivate at least once a year. Prune periodically. 2. Keep grasses and cover crops low. 3. Control pest and diseases naturally. 4. Provide irrigation, suitable water supply. 5. Feed the trees with natural organic and biological (BMO) fertilizers. Protect and enhance vigor of trees with HOC.

4. NATURE OF THE PHILIPPINE CARABAO MANGO 1. The Philippine Carabao Mango is a big tree, a biennial bearer (every two years). From seed start bearing in 7-10 years, and earlier with grafted seedlings. 2. It needs plenty of sunlight covering the whole crown from sunrise to sun set. 3. It needs sufficient supply of plant food nutrients preferably in organic sources. It responds to cultural innovation.

5. PREPARING TREES FOR PRODUCTION 1. Care and Management of young trees up to bearing stage. (5-6 years). 2. Care and Management of Bearing trees. 3. Adopt a one year cycle of 4 months production and 8 months rejuvenation. 4. Consider the climate and weather condition prevailing in your farm area. 5. Consider prevailing pests and diseases.

6. PRODUCTION STAGE 1. Day 0: Production stage start with flower induction. Spraying or smudging. 2. 7 – 39 DAFI: Bud break, flower development up to pollination. 3. 40 – 89 DAFI: Fruit formation and development. 4. 90 – 114 DAFI: Fruit maturation. 5. 115 – 135 DAFI: Full maturity and harvesting stage.

7. PROTECTION OF FLOWERS AND FRUITS 1. The regimented use of Agro synthetic chemicals can now be replaced with organic based pest and disease control becoming available like HOC and others. 2. The Establishment of Mango Orchard and Farm Operations are intended to reduce or minimize pest and diseases. Use of natural and mechanical controls.

8. SELF RELIANT AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING 1. We are teaching farmers to make their own fertilizers and pest control concoction produce and grown in their own farms. See in your kit and 11 th NMC - CD. 2. We have ready formulated organic fertilizers nationwide (Sagana 100) and HOC (Herbal Organic Concentrate) for nutrition, pest and disease control.

9. INFORMATION, RD&E These are simple steps and information for ready understanding. For more information, Research, Development and Extension, get in touch with PMIFI, NMAT or contact: REX A. RIVERA, Agronomist Email: rarivera8@yahoo.comrarivera8@yahoo.com Tel.: 083-301-0117 Mobile: 0905-242-2691

10. THANK YOU Our suggestions & recommendations: 1. The best fertilizer are the footprints of the owner in his farm around his trees. 2. Visit and observe other farms and learn. 3. Join and be active in your local Mango Producers Organizations and PMIFI. 4. Be open in sharing your knowledge and experiences. Promote GOOD WILL.