June 2016 (Page 10)

  There are a number of threats challenging the daily farm operations of banana producers in Asia and Latin America. At the 6th International Banana Congress, which took place from April 19 to 22, 2016 in Miami, Florida, USA, Bayer showcased its portfolio of products and solutions that support theContinue Reading

  “Kenyan avocados can match any other avocados grown anywhere else in the world,” he says.   “Our reputation has definitely improved amongst European importers over the last year as there has been a big marketing effort from our end as exporters.”   Historically, some importers have been hesitant toContinue Reading

  It’s been a few weeks since consumers can find fruits from other countries on the shelves devoted to regional fruits. This trend is even more pronounced in the supermarkets in Santa Fe, the federal capital, and in the north of the province of Buenos Aires. Among other fruits, consumersContinue Reading

by Matthew Jones, Fruitnet   Australian authorities will conduct risk assessments on Vietnamese-grown dragonfruit over the coming months, with a view to approve the fruit for import.   “Australia has already undertaken preliminary work on the assessment, including reviewing pests and diseases, following strong collaboration between the governments of AustraliaContinue Reading

  Scientists of the National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, will help farmers in Bidar and Kalaburagi in cultivating banana. They will work through the Bidar-based College of Horticulture.   Resource persons will train farmers in cultivation methods, protection of crops from pests and insects, andContinue Reading

  Building on the success and equity of the California Avocado Grower Campaign (2008-15), the California Avocado Commission is running a new campaign that positions the California avocado as the perfect symbol of the California lifestyle.   “It’s a celebration of everything that is endemic to the Golden State, fromContinue Reading

  A container of 20 tons of Hass avocados that was grown by small farmers in the province of Limatambo, Cusco, and that is valued at 30,000 euro arrived in the Netherlands for distribution in the European Union. According to Sierra Exportadora, this is the first of 15 containers acquiredContinue Reading

by Opalyn Mok, The Malay Mail Online     The El Niño phenomenon in the past few months has led to a lesser yield of seasonal fruits this season, the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA)’s Penang director Habibah Sulaiman said today.   She said they are expecting a whopping 40 toContinue Reading