DA gears up to sustain Grade A durian output for $2-B China deal
MANILA, Feb. 1 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday it is gearing up to ensure the production of high-quality durians for its US$2.09-billion "durian protocol" deal with China.
In a statement, the DA said it needed to intensify actions with various stakeholders to achieve sustainable Grade A durian production for Chinese importers after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s three-day state visit to China.
"The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is committed to implementing strategies to ensure high-quality fruits for export, including durian, which is subject of an export deal with China amounting to $2 billion," it said.
Primary production sources of high-quality durians include Davao City and the pro...
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