ISTF2025 to be held in Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia
2025-08-07
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ISTF2025 abstract submission deadline extended to July 30
2025-08-05
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TFNet welcomes Muhamed Salim as new CEO
2025-07-01
The International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) has appointed Muhamed Salim bin Mohd Ali as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2025.Continue Reading
JIRCAS visits TFNet to discuss future collaborations
2025-06-24
Dr. Yamanaka Shinsuke from the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) in Okinawa, Japan visited the TFNet office last 19th June 2025. He was welcomed by the TFNet Senior Technical Officer Yacob Ahmad. As the Director of Plant Genetic Resources, Dr. Yamanaka also heads the Tropical Agriculture ResearchContinue Reading
NEW DATES – ISTF2025 moved to September 23-25
2025-06-05
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TFNet welcomes the Minor Use Foundation as an Associate Member
2025-05-29
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COLOMBIA: Banana growers aim to boost exports to EU market
2025-04-24
SOURCE: Reuters Farmers in Colombia, the world’s fifth-largest banana grower, are looking to boost shipments to the European Union this year on the lucrativeness of shipping to the region, an industry leader said on Thursday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The European Union pays a premium for Colombian bananas due to sustainabilityContinue Reading
TFNet Advisor invited as keynote speaker for FSS2025
2025-04-17
The 2nd Food Security Symposium (FSS2025), organized by Universiti Teknologi Mara, will be held virtually on 24 April 2025 with the theme “Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security”.
VIETNAM: Durian loses top export status to dragon fruit, banana on tough import requirements
2025-04-14
SOURCE: Thi Ha, VNExpress Durian is no longer Vietnam’s top fruit export, having fallen below that of dragon fruit and banana in the first two months of 2025 due to strict import requirements. Dragon fruit and banana exports fetched US$93.8 million and $71.8 million during the period, according to customsContinue Reading
UGANDA: IITA and NARO release NARITA 17 banana variety
2025-04-12
SOURCE: Moureen Awori, Gloriana Ndibalema, Rony Swennen, Michael Batte, Hugo Campos and Hapson Mushoriwa, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) In Uganda, approximately 75% of farmers cultivate ‘Matooke’ and other banana varieties, covering an estimated 38% of the total cultivated land. However, production has declined over the past three decades,Continue Reading