TROPED 2018 UPDATE: Abstract submission deadline extended to 29 June 2018
2018-04-20
UPDATE 2: Early bird registration has been extended to 15 July 2018. See updated fee structure below. UPDATE 1: We are pleased to inform everyone that the deadline for abstracts has been extended to 29 June 2018. On behalf of the executive committee, we are inviting you toContinue Reading
Deadline for abstracts for the 6th International Horticultural Forum extended
2018-04-17
UPDATE: Deadline for abstracts extended to 15 June The International Horticultural Forum: 6th International Trade Show for Horticultural and Floricultural Production and Processing Technology will be held in BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand on 22 August 2018. The forum is organized by Horti Asia and the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) with supportContinue Reading
TFNet bids farewell to Dr. Desa Hassim
2018-04-16
The Secretariat wishes to inform that Dr. Mohd. Desa Hassim has left TFNet to continue his services at the Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Malaysia. The TFNet Secretariat, TFNet Board Members, and all members would like to express their gratitude and thanks for his efforts and contribution to sustainContinue Reading
Call for Abstracts – International Conference on Tropical Fruits Pests and Diseases
2018-03-13
Submit your Abstracts now for the International Conference on Tropical Fruit Pests and Diseases (TROPED) 2018! The inaugural TROPED 2018 which carries the theme “Sustainable Solutions for Tropical Fruit Pests and Diseases” paves the way forward for the sharing and exchange of case studies, research developments and technological advancementsContinue Reading
CALL FOR PAPERS: International Conference on Tropical Fruits Pests and Diseases
2018-03-13
Submit your Abstracts now for TROPED 2018! The inaugural TROPED 2018 paves the way forward for the sharing and exchange of case studies, research developments and technological advancements in the management of pests and diseases of tropical fruits. Abstracts are invited for the following themes: New and EmergingContinue Reading
TFNet to hold regional conference on tropical fruit pests and diseases in Sabah, Malaysia
2018-02-14
The first Regional Conference on Tropical Fruits Pests and Diseases (TROPED 2018) will be held in Sabah, Malaysia on 25-27 September 2018, organized by the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) with the support of the Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry (MOA). BearingContinue Reading
TFNet welcomes BDS Publishing as new Associate Member
2018-02-08
Burleigh Dodds Science (BDS) Publishing recently joined TFNet as an Associate Member. It is a new “climate smart” publisher that builds a database of review chapters, each written by a leading expert, which systematically covers major crop varieties and each step in the value chain for their production:Continue Reading
ISTF2017 Proceedings now available!
2018-02-01
The Proceedings for the 2017 International Symposium on Tropical Fruits (ISTF2017) is now available to download at the symposium website: http://www.itfnet.org/istf2017/proceedings.php ISTF2017 was held in Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi, Fiji on 23-25 October 2017, organized by the Fijian Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet), and Fiji InstituteContinue Reading
TFNet and CABI to strengthen collaborations in 2018
2018-01-25
International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) and Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) held a meeting on 10 January 2018 at the TFNet headquarters to discuss possible collaborations on projects or activities. The meeting was attended by 4 TFNet staff and 6 CABI staff, including TFNet CEO Dr. DesaContinue Reading
Indonesia launches two new mango varieties
2017-11-27
Two new mango varieties named Agri-Gardina 45 and Gadung 21 were launched during the Indonesian Mango Mass Propagation and Germplasm Exibition Cukur Gondang, Pasuruan, East Java on 3-5 November 2017. Dr. Ellina Mansyah, Director of the Indonesia Tropical Fruit Research Institute (ITFRI), says that both varieties have a unique tasteContinue Reading
TFNet CEO presents keynote paper during the Food and Society International Conference 2017
2017-11-22
Held at Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur from 18th to 19th November 2017, the Food and Society International Conference 2017 was organized by the Asia-Pacific Food Studies Network, the Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA), and the National University of Malaysia (UKM). With topics based on themes such as taste, culture,Continue Reading