Working in partnership with the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Hyder Shah Fruit Farm in Sindh has installed Pakistan's first automated mango processing line on a farm. As a result of this partnership, the farm delivered 150,000 kg of processed mangos to the Middle East and earned more than four million rupees in profit.
"I hope my success will encourage other Pakistani mango farmers to complete their infrastructure developments so they can compete in the international mango market," said Junaid Hyder Shah, owner of Hyder Shah Farm. "I could not have achieved this without USAID support."
This initiative is part of the US Government's commitment to help Pakistan improve its economic growth. USAID is helping 15 mango farms in Sindh and Punjab to install processing equipment, which will help prepare mangoes for export to international markets, including the Middle East, South East Asia, and Europe. USAID has also trained 3,000 farmers on handling and processing mangoes to preserve their quality and shelf life.
This assistance will directly benefit two million Pakistanis, raise revenues for numerous businesses, generate employment, and boost the economy throughout Pakistan, especially in Southern Punjab and Northern Sindh. Currently less than five percent of Pakistani mangoes are exported. With annual mango production exceeding 1.5 million tons, and demand for mangoes growing around the world, Pakistan's mango sector has tremendous potential for growth.-PR
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