Japan has reported yet another breach of its quarantine regulation by a banana shipper from the Philippines in July, raising apprehension anew that Tokyo may impose stricter measures against Philippine banana shipments and scale down its preference over the homegrown fruit. The Philippine agriculture attaché in Japan, Samuel B.Continue Reading
In order to promote exports from north India and cut transportation cost, a trial shipment of 10 tonnes of mangoes was sent by sea from the state of Uttar Pradesh to Italy, an official statement said Thursday. Exporting mangoes from India to Europe by sea costs 28 Indian RupeesContinue Reading
Coal mines may have brought environmental blues in China, but in the southwestern province of Yunnan, the exploited mines have been transformed into a gold mine of an unexpected industry: mango trees. When Sun Shaohua was 16, he started mining coal with fellow villagers in Demao Village of HuapingContinue Reading
Stakeholders of the banana industry, government agencies, agricultural partner organizations and the public are informed of a suspected detection of Fusarium wilt of bananas in La Guajira Province in Colombia. Fusarium wilt of bananas, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Tropical Race 4), is a devastating diseaseContinue Reading
Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as greening, is one of the most serious citrus plant diseases in the world. Infected trees produce bitter fruits that are green, misshapen, and unsuitable for sale. Once a tree is infected, there is no cure and it typically dies within a few years. GreeningContinue Reading
Selling prices at farms for some fruit such as mangosteens have recently plummeted due to an oversupply during the harvest season. The Department of Internal trade has now invited retailers including petrol stations to join a video conference with commercial affairs officials across the country, to find applicable solutions toContinue Reading
The Nyeri government is exploring the possibility of introducing pineapple farming in the county. The move is aimed at improving food and nutritional security, boost farmers’ income and diversify from traditional cash crops such as coffee and tea. Agriculture executive James Muturi on Monday said the governmentContinue Reading
Northern Son La province launched ‘Son La Longan and Safe Farm Produce Week 2019’ at Big C Thang Long, Hanoi, on July 19. This is the second year the event has been organised by the provincial People’s Committee and Big C Thang Long (of the Central Group Vietnam) toContinue Reading
Government officials are holding discussions with China on exporting Malaysia’s honey jackfruit and swiftlet nests following the successful export of frozen whole musang king durians and MD2 pineapples to that country. Agriculture minister Salahuddin Ayub said procedures and protocols were being prepared by the ministry for the export ofContinue Reading
At a 1,000-hectare plantation in the deep south of the Philippines, dozens of middle-aged workers sing along to oldies such as “Hotel California” as they prepare freshly picked bananas for export to China. “In the afternoon, it’s like a disco,” said Naiall Biol, manager at the farm in DavaoContinue Reading
A team of Indian scientists has developed a compound from the leaf of the mango tree that can protect ships from rusting, which is far more efficient than synthetic paints while also being non-toxic and environment-friendly. Globally, the corrosion of ships and its prevention costs an estimated $2.5 trillion,Continue Reading
In Antalya’s Gazipasa district, mango production started 7 years ago and the number of seed grown mango trees in the area has now increased to 5,000. The Mango Fruit and Arboriculture company’s partner, Mustafa Ezici, explained that they started an R&D project on mango cultivation together with his partnerContinue Reading
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