TFNet, CABI, and Bioversity International team up for MAHA International
2012-11-22
International organizations Centre for Agricultural Bioscience International (CABI), International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet), and Bioversity International collaborate on a booth for the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agrotourism (MAHA) International show on 23 November to 2 December 2012 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park, Serdang. With the themeContinue Reading
Philippine minor fruit production: a quick glance
2012-10-24
Dr. Edna Anit of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) provided an overview of the minor tropical fruit industry in the Philippines. Dr. Anit is currently the head of the minor tropical fruits research in PCAARRD. The area of minor tropical fruit productionContinue Reading
Philippine fruit experts gather to assess the value chain of minor tropical fruits
2012-10-23
Bearing the theme Value Chain Enhancements to Improve Market Access for Minor Tropical Fruits in the Philippines, TFNet and the Philippine Bureau of Plant Institute (BPI) conducted a workshop on 3-4 October 2012 at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City, Philippines. Thirty-five participants, including heads of BPI departments,Continue Reading
Philippine fruit experts gather to assess the value chain of minor tropical fruits
2012-10-23
Bearing the theme Value Chain Enhancements to Improve Market Access for Minor Tropical Fruits in the Philippines, TFNet and the Philippine Bureau of Plant Institute (BPI) conducted a workshop on 3-4 October 2012 at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City, Philippines. Thirty-five participants, including heads of BPI departments,Continue Reading
Philippines to conduct 20th National Fruit Symposium
2012-10-11
The Philippine Fruit Association is set to hold the 20th National Fruit Symposium on 23-25 October 2012 at Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon. Bearing the theme “Opportunities and and Challenges in Fruit Production Amidst Climate Change,” the Symposium aims to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies in creating opportunitiesContinue Reading
Rust-like symptoms and rot on jackfruit: a combination of disease and abiotic factors?
2012-09-25
The urban consumer preference for convenience and prepared food has prompted interest in the promotion and production of minimally processed items for fruits, roots and vegetables. Minimal processed fruits involve separation of the edible portion of the fruits and packing them in ‘ready to eat’ packages under hygienic andContinue Reading
Phil. Bureau of Plant Industry and TFNet to conduct a workshop on minor tropical fruits
2012-09-14
DAVAO CITY, MINDANAO: The Philippine Bureau of Plant Institute and TFNet will hold a workshop on Value Chain Enhancements to Improve Market Access for Minor Tropical Fruits in the Philippines on 3-4 October 2012 at the Grand Regal Hotel. Participants will include extension officers, researchers, and the private sectorContinue Reading
TFNet Joins Asia Pacific Agriculture Policy Forum in Korea
2012-09-12
SEOUL: Bearing the theme “Rethinking New Vision for Agriculture in the Asia-Pacific Region: Towards Sustainable Food Security through Harmonized Public-Private Partnership (PPP),” the Asia Pacific Agriculture Policy (APAP) Forum was held on 3-4 September 2012. [slideshow post_id=”1772″] The forum was jointly organized by APAP Forum Organizing Committee, Korea Food andContinue Reading
5th ISTSF successfully held in Guangzhou, China
2012-07-06
The 5th International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits (ISTSF) was held in Guangzhou, China on 18-20 June 2012. Continue Reading
TFNet holds its 5th General Assembly in Guangzhou, China
2012-07-05
The Fifth General Assembly (GA) of the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) was held in Guangzhou, China on 21 June 2012, a day after the 5th International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits. Eight country members, 2 associate members, 2 expert members and 10 observers attended the Assembly. ObserversContinue Reading
Post-symposium field trip held for 5th ISTSF participants
2012-07-04
Participants of the 5th International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits (ISTSF) went on a field trip to different places of interest on 20 June 2012, a day after the symposium. [slideshow post_id=”1580″] In the morning, participants visited the banana plantations of the Zengcheng Xianghui Banana Farmers’ Cooperative.Continue Reading