SOURCE: GMA Network Mango farms in Calasiao, Pangasinan were affected by a cecid fly infestation, prompting local agriculture officials to intensify monitoring and advise growers on early control measures. The Calasiao Municipal Agriculture Office said the pest, also known locally as armalite, nora-nora, or saksak-walis, is one of the mostContinue Reading
SOURCE: VNExpress Thai mangosteen prices have doubled in Vietnam from a year ago to a record VND250,000 (US$9.51) per kilogram amid a lack of supply. Lan, a fruit vendor at a market in HCMC’s An Hoi Dong Ward, said imports from Thai have never been as low as now. “LastContinue Reading
SOURCE: Hindustan Times The famed Allahabadi guava crop in Prayagraj has suffered a major setback this year due to above-average monsoon rainfall, fruit fly infestation and the spread of the soil-borne fungal disease guava wilt, resulting in the destruction of nearly 13,000 quintals of produce. Heavy rainfall in May hadContinue Reading
SOURCE: Vietnam News China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Việt Nam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Accordingly, GACC set out phytosanitary requirements for fresh jackfruits imported from Việt Nam. The decision was madeContinue Reading
SOURCE: Sunstar Aiming to boost farmers’ incomes and position Mindanao’s durian industry for global export growth, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) welcomed the Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica)’s broader project support during a meeting in Seoul. MinDA Chairperson Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno, who led the Mindanao delegation to SouthContinue Reading
SOURCE: The Conversation Distinctive in taste and famously divisive, durian is not everyone’s choice of fruit. This was certainly the case for some Chinese explorers when they first encountered it during the Ming Dynasty’s early maritime voyages. One record dates back to 1413, when a translator called Ma Huan travelledContinue Reading
SOURCE: Maura Maxwell HAB said the milestone reflects unprecedented demand and industry collaboration Total avocado volume in the US market is on track to exceed 3bn lbs in 2025 according to the Hass Avocado Board (HAB). It said the historic milestone that underscores the fruit’s growing popularity and the strengthContinue Reading
SOURCE: CGTN China’s Central Rural Work Conference wrapped up in Beijing on December 30, highlighting the importance of rural revitalization and the development of stronger county-level industries to boost farmers’ incomes. In southwest China’s Yunnan Province, one small county is putting that goal into practice – by turning avocados intoContinue Reading
SOURCE: The Nation Chairman, Board of Trustees, National Pineapple Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, Okekunle Akintunde, has said Nigeria is missing out in the global pineapple market, valued at approximately $27.08 billion by exporting just raw produce. Currently, the country produces 1.54 million tons yearly, but much ofContinue Reading
SOURCE: East Fruit Pineapple growers in Quynh Thang, Vietnam, are reporting extensive losses after more than a month of yellowing leaves, root rot, and plant collapse. Local authorities estimate that over 400 hectares have been damaged, affecting nearly 200 farming households. Growers say the symptoms began after prolonged rainfall inContinue Reading
SOURCE: Nation Thailand The Department of Intellectual Property has registered Chumphon’s “Sawi pineapple” as the province’s seventh GI product, highlighting its Queen variety, sweet-crisp taste and strong aroma. The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has registered the “Sawi pineapple” as a new geographical indication (GI) product for Chumphon province, accordingContinue Reading
SOURCE: Alden Monzon, Philstar A new pineapple fiber processing center has opened in the province of Aklan, giving farmers and weavers a dedicated facility to help the community meet rising demand for piña products both locally and abroad. In a statement, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) said theContinue Reading