IN PHOTOS: TROPED 2018 Field Trip
2018-10-30
A field trip to various interesting spots in Sabah, Malaysia was conducted on 27 September 2018 for the participants of the International Conference on Tropical Fruit Pests and Diseases (TROPED2018). Continue Reading
TFNet holds first conference on tropical fruit pests and diseases
2018-10-30
The International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) organized the first International Conference on Tropical Fruit Pests and Diseases (TROPED 2018) at the Le Meridien, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia on 25-27 September 2018. Bearing the theme “Sustainable Solutions for Tropical Fruit Pests and Diseases,” TROPED 2018 was co-organized with the BiotechnologyContinue Reading
TFNet thanks Dr. Hannah Jaenicke
2018-10-12
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Hannah Jaenicke for serving as an expert member of the TFNet Board of Trustees from 2015-2018. Dr. Jaenicke’s guidance was invaluable to the success of our projects and activities. During her term, she also graciously chaired several sessions in differentContinue Reading
TFNet holds its 7th General Assembly in Sabah, Malaysia
2018-10-12
The 7th General Assembly (GA) of the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) was held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia on 24 September 2018, a day before the TFNet-led International Conference on Tropical Fruit Pests and Diseases (TROPED 2018). Twenty three delegates were present during the assembly, including eightContinue Reading
TFNet welcomes Dato’ Mohd Sallehhuddin bin Hassan as the new Chairman of the Board
2018-07-04
The International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) would like to congratulate H.E. Dato’ Mohd Sallehhuddin bin Hassan for his appointment as the new Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry (MOA) Malaysia effective 2 July 2018. As the new Secretary General, Dato’ Sallehhuddin will also chair theContinue Reading
NEW TROPED 2018 UPDATE: Deadline for abstracts extended to August 31
2018-07-04
UPDATE 3: Deadline for abstracts extended to 31 August 2018. For more information, visit www.itfnet.org/troped2018/programme.php UPDATE 3: Deadline for abstracts and early bird registration have been extended to 31 July 2018. Early bird registration has been extended to 31 July 2018. UPDATE 2: Early bird registration has been extended to 15Continue Reading
Mr. Yacob Ahmad returns as TFNet Advisor
2018-06-29
The Secretariat welcomes former CEO Mr. Yacob Ahmad who was appointed by the TFNet Board of Trustees as Advisor for May 2018 – May 2019. Mr. Yacob Ahmad has been with TFNet since 2005. His last post was TFNet CEO from 2009 – 2015. With his wealth of experience,Continue Reading
Indonesia to host 2018 International Symposia on Horticulture
2018-05-24
The 2018 International Symposia on Horticulture (ISH 2018) will be held in Bali, Indonesia on 27-30 November 2018, organized by the Indonesian Center for Horticulture Research and Development (ICHORD). Bearing the theme “Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Horticulture Supporting Sustainable Development Goals,” ISH 2018 offers the opportunity among horticulture practitionersContinue Reading
International Jackfest 2018 to focus on product development and marketing
2018-05-23
The International Symposium on Technology Intervention for Effective Utilization and Marketing of Jackfruit (Jackfest 2018) will be held in Kerala Agriculture University (KAU), Kerala, India on 9-15 July 2018, organized by Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare and KAU. As the official state fruit, Kerala produces 10% of the total jackfruitContinue Reading
CABI to present the plant clinic program during TROPED 2018
2018-05-22
The Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) will present their plant clinic program during the International Conference on Tropical Fruits Pests and Diseases (TROPED2018) on 25-27 September 2018 at the Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. What is a plant clinic? Plant clinics are designated meeting places, whereContinue Reading
TROPED UPDATE:
2018-05-15