Mango farming

We work with over 30 growers across 400 ha of mango fields in Sagaing, Htone Bo, and Myint Nge regions. In 2021, we produced 400 tons of Sein Ta Lone, Yin Kawe, and Hin Thar mango varieties. 90% of our growers are youth.
So Pae Win is in the centre of this fine mango-growing heartland. The mangoes enjoy the tropical, humid climate of 32°C with seasonal rains. We are blessed with well drained, fertile soils that spurs strong blooming and fruiting. The air here is lovely and warm. It is a sunny climate with sultry breezes from the Shan Mountains.
We take our soils seriously and they are founded in good agricultural practice. Soil quality has improved considerably over a year of caring for it. We work both on our farm and with our growers to produce other crops.
We cultivate effective microorganisms with a mix of grass, rice husks, and cow dung packed with high levels of minerals and nutrients to nourish the soil and support mango growth.
We are conscious of adding nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements back to the soil so it can be easily absorbed by roots. We are already seeing improvement in plant growth and yield. Our mangoes are sweet and nutritious.
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Working with small-scale farmers

I work very closely with 30 local farmers (28 youth) over 1,000 acres to produce juicy mangoes in Mandalay.
We work in Sagaing, Htone Bo, and Myint Nge regions. These farmers have some education, and their children go to school. They have farmed for many years and earn enough for living. Mango is their key crop for income.
I can’t do this alone. I have partnered with agronomists, NGOs, and farmers. I am focused on good agricultural practices (GAP) and running the farm.
I am very active in training farmers, either myself or through my agronomists or NGOs in groups on their farms or in workshops. Our focus is supporting women farmers in the field. They like to learn and we provide step by step instructions.
Key areas:

Improve agricultural practices, e.g., mulching, pruning, soil erosion management and nutrition, integrated pest management

Implement climate smart practices, e.g., water use and management, plant shade trees

Improve processing, e.g., provide training, post-harvesting, value adding (e.g. drying mango)

Encourage environmentally friendly practices such as upcycling waste to produce a fish-based fertiliser

Help farmers to get and maintain certification. e.g., provide extension support, assist with paperwork and financial management, GAP

One of our many projects was supporting farmers to protect their mangoes from fruit flies. In 2010, we worked with 40 farmers, teaching them how to wrap paper bags around mangoes on a tree. This technique improved the quality of the fruit significantly.
By 2014, farmers that had adopted this approach were receiving 30% more income for their produce as the higher quality earned more on the export market.

Private mango farm

My farm is very quiet, away from the city stresses, in Han Myint Mo village, Kyaukse Township, Mandalay. Mango trees are planted in neat rows on the flat fertile lands with plenty of water from the mountain stream that runs through my farm.
I have set up an irrigation system to ensure each tree is well watered.

Most of the fruit trees were planted in 2005 when I took over the farm. My mangoes are very healthy,
well cared for and extremely productive.

I have eight permanent workers, all about 25 years old. They have grown up here and are grateful for paid work near their homes. During mango harvest season, I call in temporary workers as needed.
Varieties: I grow the famous Myanmar Sein Ta Lone mango, as well as some Yin Kawe and Shwe Hin Thar (Myanmar varieties), R2E2 (Australian), and Keitt (American).
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