VOICED : Pakistani mango growers slice in to India market

Pakistani mango farmers face challenges from the drosophilia fruit fly, affecting their exports. They use homemade traps to control the pest. The government is urged to assist as it did with dengue and polio. Water supply issues also impact mango size. Globalization has introduced new farming methods, increasing yield. Pakistani farmers aim to fill the market gap left by India's export ban, proving their mangoes' quality.

What method are Pakistani farmers using to control the drosophilia fruit fly population?

• Chemical pesticides

• Homemade traps

• Natural predators

• Genetic modification

Why are Pakistani mango farmers seeking government assistance?

• To develop new mango varieties

• To increase mango production

• To improve irrigation systems

• To combat the fruit fly problem

What is one of the challenges faced by Pakistani mango farmers besides the fruit fly?

• Poor soil quality

• High export taxes

• Unstable water supply

• Lack of labor

How has globalization impacted mango farming in Pakistan?

• It has led to a decline in mango quality

• It has increased labor costs

• It has decreased mango production

• It has introduced new farming methods

What opportunity are Pakistani farmers aiming to seize in the global market?

• To develop new mango-based products

• To fill the market gap left by India's export ban

• To establish mango farming in new regions

• To become the largest mango producer