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
SOURCE: The Financial Express Papaya cultivation in Singair Upazila of Manikganj district in Bangladesh is increasingly carried out on a commercial basis, supplying both local markets and major wholesale hubs across the country. After meeting local demand, fruit from Singair is shipped daily to Dhaka and other urban markets. AccordingContinue Reading
SOURCE: Maura Maxwell, Eurofruit Agrocalidad declares a six-month phytosanitary emergency after the presence of the fungus on a farm in El Oro province is corroborated. Ecuador has confirmed the presence of the Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus on a banana farm in the province of El Oro. PlantContinue Reading
ONCE the backbone of the Philippines’ banana exports, Mindanao’s plantations are grappling with rising challenges as tariffs and shifting global markets erode the sector’s competitiveness. Even major estates, such as the Tagum Agricultural Development Company, Inc. (Tadeco), face pressures from foreign competitors and rising costs. Tariffs and market shifts ReneContinue Reading
SOURCE: New Indian Express Bountiful rain this year may not be of much help for mango growers in Karnataka. For, there may be a delay in mango flowering. Usually, November-December is the flowering season in Ramanagara, Channapatna, Dharwad and other districts in North Karnataka. But in Kolar district, which accountsContinue Reading
The inaugural ceremony of the 11th edition of the Indian Horticultural Congress was held today at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), GKVK campus, Bengaluru. Former Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR and Padma Bhushan Dr. R.S. Paroda inaugurated the Congress. Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR Dr. M.L. JatContinue Reading
SOURCE: Isabella Lee, The Guardian Hot weather in the Northern Territory has been favourable for summer’s golden child. “Everyone should be eating mangoes right now,” says Josh Flamminio, co-owner of Galluzzo Fruiterers in Sydney. The mango abundance will continue throughout the month and will only get better as supply fromContinue Reading
SOURCE: Jacinta Bowler, ABC In a small plot in the Northern Territory, banana plants have thrived for almost a decade in soil that should kill them. According to those who have tried the fruit, they taste exactly like a banana should. But the plants near Humpty Doo have a secretContinue Reading
SOURCE: Mike Winters, CNBC You may have noticed while grocery shopping that bananas, generally one of the most price-stable items on the shelf, are no longer immune to rising costs. Once dubbed “the fruit inflation forgot” for their long history of stable prices, bananas got even more expensive in September.Continue Reading
SOURCE: Mintec After months of silence in the banana fields of Bocas del Toro, the hum of machinery and the bustle of workers finally returned. Chiquita Panama is restarting operations, signaling a long-awaited revival after a crippling strike brought the region’s production to a standstill. More than 1,600 workers haveContinue Reading