Breeding a new banana variety that is resistant to Panama disease is the key to future proofing the industry in Far North Queensland, according to one of Australia’s largest growers. Tully-based Mackay’s Farming director Cameron Mackay said Panama Tropical Race 4 remained the biggest issue facing the banana industry,Continue Reading
Tripura deputy chief minister Jishnu Devvarma said the state government would soon chalk out an action plan to boost pineapple production and revive a closed pineapple-processing plant. Addressing a gathering at the inaugural session of the Tripura Pineapple Festival and Exposition, organised by the Confederation of Indian IndustryContinue Reading
A Japanese researcher has developed a banana that can be grown outside tropical or subtropical regions, and can be eaten in its entirety. Named Mongee, meaning “super” or “incredible” in the Okayama Prefecture dialect, the banana was developed based on the Gros Michel, a variety that had beenContinue Reading
Mango prices have soared as storms and hailstone have reduced production of the fruit in Kanchanpur this year. According to commercial mango farmers in Kanchanpur, the production of the fruit has also been affected due to lack of regular chemical fertiliser usage and water. The aberrant weather inContinue Reading
In the month of May, Japanese households consumed 1.88 kilograms of bananas each, making up 37.5 per cent of total fruit consumed. It also marked the second-lowest rate of consumption in ten years, at 5.01kg per household, up slightly from 4.86kg in April. The meek numbers can be attributed toContinue Reading
Vietnam gained 1.2 billion U.S. dollars from exporting fruits and vegetables to China in the first half of this year, seeing a year-on-year rise of 18.1 percent, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade on Thursday. In the six-month period, China remains Vietnam’s top fruit and veggieContinue Reading
The South African banana industry is currently facing a disease threat from two sides: the first is the dreaded Fusarium TR4 that was identified in Nampula Province in northern Mozambique in 2013, where it is still contained. One of the two affected farms has asked to be declared insolvent andContinue Reading
Tropical fruit growers believe there will be demand for New Zealand-grown bananas. The Government plans to spend nearly $100,0000 to help develop a banana growing industry in Gisborne. Tropical Fruit Growers of New Zealand chairman Hugh Rose is backing the idea. He told Larry Williams there areContinue Reading
New Zealanders love bananas and a new venture on the East Coast (Te Taraiwhiti) hopes to capitalise on that appetite. Taxpayer funds of $93,455 have been given to help develop a banana growing industry centred on Gisborne. Bananas are the most popular fruit in New Zealand. Statistics NZ dataContinue Reading
The financial year 2016-17 saw some of its highest mango yields in recent years with a production of 9,545 tonnes being reported by the state’s agriculture department. However, this season, the overall mango produce is expected to reap poor results with farmers in various parts of the state reporting nearlyContinue Reading
Banana varieties GCTB 218 and 219 are not the ultimate solutions to the diseases that plague the banana industry, but these have been very helpful while research is ongoing. Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) executive director Stephen Antig said banana growers from Santo Tomas, Davao delContinue Reading
Irish banana producer Fyffes has been recognised for its role as the largest Fairtrade banana buyer in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Dublin and Dundalk-based importer received an award from CLAC, the Latin American & Caribbean Network of Fairtrade Small Producers and Workers, in recognition of itsContinue Reading
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