CHINA: Taiwan unveils new variety of guava

The Kaohsiung 2, nicknamed Crispy Pearl, has a stable edible part of 45% all year round, higher than the common Pearl guava at an average 43%.

INDIA: Jackfruit cultivation on dry, wet lands could boost incomes of farmers

In order to supplement farmers’ incomes and generate revenue during crises such as floods or drought, experts suggested planting jackfruit trees and rainwater harvesting at the two-day international symposium titled ‘Jackfruit and Breadfruit in the Tropics: Genetic Diversity, Marketing, Value Addition and Marketing’.

INDIA: farmers eye gains thru mangosteen cultivation

Increasing demand, reports on health benefits, and good prices have encouraged several farmers in Kerala to take up mangosteen cultivation.

CHINA: Buying durian online can be costly

Durian lovers in China can order the King of Fruits via Taobao, the Chinese version of eBay. However, it will be an expensive affair if they wish to shop for the fruit online, as the sellers are charging USD 26-44 for half a kilo of the fruit.

INDIA: Delhiites face health scare as authorities fail to enforce laws banning use of carcinogen to ripen mangoes

A visit to the Azadpur fruit market revealed that the mandi is flooded with varieties of mangoes that are artificially ripened. Consumers are concerned about the potential health risks of the chemicals used for ripening.

PHILIPPINES: National council for dragon fruit organized

Leading the way toward the establishment of more dragon fruit plantations and processing centers in the country, the Philippine Dragon Fruit Growers and Processors National Council was organized to make its presence felt in the export market.

VIETNAM: Dragon fruit exports to New Zealand

Vietnam became the first country to export dragon fruits to New Zealand after the two countries signed a program on May 28 to set out procedures to ensure biosecurity and health requirements of the fruit.

INDIA: Managing ring spot virus in papaya

Ring spot virus (PRSV) is the most destructive disease of papaya in India. PRSV is spread (transmitted) among papaya plants by mechanical activities like pruning, as it is transmitted through the sap.

CHINA: Netizens gobble up watermelon micro blog

The Office for Watermelon Sales Service in Zhengzhou, Henan province, opened its micro blog on Sina Weibo, the most popular micro-blogging platform in China, on May 28.

FIJI: Local organic papaya to hit NZ market soon

A young group of pawpaw farmers in Sabeto will soon reap the reward of their hard work in four months to come.

Climate change is compelling the growers of banana in Sindh to switch to other crops, observed researchers.

What if a single taste of one fruit — in this case, the durian — changed the course of your entire life?

Yukol Limlaemthong, acting Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister has laid down plans to deal with the surplus of lychee as about 60,000 tons of the produce is expected to flood the market.

CAMBODIA: Longans longing for storage

The amount of land used to grow longans has doubled in the past two years, but a lack of supply-chain infrastructure is hampering farmers' ability to get top dollar for their product.

Organic fresh fruits and vegetables are no longer a niche category in Europe as the market progresses quickly and more products are added to the offer, presenting year-round opportunities for suppliers.

In spite of its huge production, jackfruit's utilization as food is less than 40% and the rest goes to waste. They must be popularized both as a fruit as well as a vegetable because the whole tree has huge value and can bring economic benefits.

COLOMBIA: Scientists enhance yellow dragonfruit regeneration

Researchers from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UN) in Palmira have discovered a quick and easy method to enhance yellow dragonfruit crops, with regeneration through organogenesis.

Orchard farmers in Chanthaburi have been speeding up the harvest to sell their fruit during this time of higher prices.

New Zealand's avocado industry today announced it has more than doubled its sales from last season to USD 136M, setting new records in both export and local markets.

USA: Watermelon gardening in times of drought

There are “water-wise” solutions like drip irrigation and moisture measuring tools that make the application and timing of watering more efficient and effective.

EU: Indian mango ban to counter pests

Indian Alphonso mangoes, with their buttery texture and sweet taste, are the most sought-after variety. But an EU import ban will make for a less sweet summer for European mango consumers, and Indian exporters.