The Leilani Estates eruption is also affecting farmers in lower Puna. The Hawaii Farm Bureau’s latest estimate is that nearly 80 percent of all papaya grown in the state comes from the Kapoho area. Now much of it is gone. Hundreds of farming jobs could be in jeopardyContinue Reading
Guimaras last month marked the 26th anniversary of its mango festival. The new province has gained acclaim for being the source of the sweetest mango among Philippine mangoes generally known worldwide for their flavorful sweetness. The festival marked the 25th anniversary of Guimaras as a province. Guimaras wasContinue Reading
Nature’s wrath has rendered a big blow to mango output in Uttar Pradesh this year, not only hitting the price of the ‘king of fruits’ but also its quality and the quantum of exports. Mango production, which was estimated to be around 50 lakh (5 million) tonnes this year,Continue Reading
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds late on Sunday devastated over 10,000 banana plants and uprooted hundreds of coconut trees in Nagadevanpalayam panchayat area near Gobichettipalayam near here, even as downpour badly damaged over ten tiled-roof houses in the area. Farmers of several villages in that area are virtuallyContinue Reading
A week ago chef Eric Leterc at The Pacific Club in Honolulu put up a sign apologizing to customers. Due to volcanic activity on the Big Island, the club’s kitchen was experiencing a shortage of papaya. “We are uncertain at this time when stock will be replenished as Madame PeleContinue Reading
This island province off the southern part of Iloilo has the reputation for growing the sweetest mangoes in the country, but its production level has remained low. Gov. Samuel T. Gumarin said while the local government and stakeholders have been working to develop the industry, technical capability and financialContinue Reading
Avocado growers have seen “record returns” this season, with an estimated NZD 150 (USD 101.5) million in sales for 2017-2018. The New Zealand Avocado Growers Association said the industry’s draft result for the season of NZD 150m (USD 101.5m) in sales was comprised of NZD 105m (USD 71)Continue Reading
The island province that produces one of the world’s sweetest mango varieties is currently hosting the 20th National Mango Congress. Ramon Marañon, chairperson of the Guimaras Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (Guimaras PAFC), said this year’s theme is focused on increasing local mango productivity through the collaborative effort of localContinue Reading
The 2017/2018 Australian mango season was the biggest on record, with more than 10 million trays picked across the country for the first time. The Northern Territory supplied the most mangoes to market, with a 48 per cent share of the national crop. Queensland’s farmers produced 47Continue Reading
Reports attributing the Nipah virus outbreak to fruit bats (herbivorous bats which chiefly consume fruits) has come as a dampener for fruit vendors, especially those selling mangoes. According to a report in the BBC, fruit bats are considered to be the natural host of the virus. Health officialsContinue Reading
Trucker strikes in Brazil over high fuel prices have interrupted papaya exports from the country. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based importer HLB Specialties usually receives shipments almost daily, but due to the strikes it has not received papayas from Brazil since May 21, director of communications Melissa Hartmann de BarrosContinue Reading
Wilkister Osando fully understands what agribusiness is and enjoys every bit of it. On her farm in Borabu, Nyamira County, there are 400 passion fruit plants. Their leafy vines are weighed down by the green-purplish gleaming fruits, dangling from their plants. It is a beautiful scenery andContinue Reading
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