Amid low demand and the price decrease of crude palm oil (CPO) in the global market, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has advised oil palm tree growers to grow durian trees, as he believes the commodity has good prospects. Jokowi said oil palm tree growers needed to diversify their businessContinue Reading
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has posted an introduction to the benefits of dragon fruit, a key export of Việt Nam. On its fanpage, the department wrote: “Dragon fruit, also called a pitaya, is a tropical fruit that is high in fiber and provides a good amountContinue Reading
Following bumper lemon and mandarin plantings, South Africa is expected to export a record 137 million boxes of citrus fruit to more than 100 countries this year – the second record year in a row. This is despite a 3% fall in plantings of Valencia oranges, which represent almostContinue Reading
After a two-hour drive from Nyeri, we arrive at Elijah Muriithi’s farm in Kiamuruga village, Kirinyaga County, which is literally littered with bananas. The farmer has been growing bananas for the past 31 years, but for all those years, he has never been as unhappy as he is now.Continue Reading
Cotton is the king of natural fibers, but its large water footprint can create problems in areas where it’s grown. Can Swiss experiments with fibers from banana stem, nettle, wood or flax offer better alternatives? India is one of the world’s largest cotton producers and exporters. However, the CottonContinue Reading
Following on from beetroot burgers and jackfruit curries, the next star of the vegan “meat” world hails from the gardens of south-east Asia and looks somewhat like an artichoke. Banana blossom, also known as a “banana heart”, is a fleshy, purple-skinned flower, shaped like a tear, which grows atContinue Reading
Mango, a leading seasonal cash crop of the northwestern region, dominates the economy in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj. Fruit setting process of mango is going on smoothly amid favorable climatic condition predicting bumper production of the most popular fruit in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts. Alim Uddin, Principal ScientificContinue Reading
An extract from the seeds of avocados exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in a laboratory study, according to Penn State researchers, and it represents a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals. The researchers developed the extract over the last decadeContinue Reading
U.S. total imports of avocados were up 15% by volume but down 11% in value in 2018. Trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that the total value of U.S. avocado imports totaled $2.35 billion, down from $2.64 billion in 2017. By volume, U.S. imports of avocadosContinue Reading
The Lanka Fruit and Vegetable Producer, Processors, and Exporter Association (LFVPPEA) opens up opportunities for value-addition of fruits and vegetables by educating the sector and providing support to compete in the global market. “Sri Lanka do not have a sufficient land extent for large scale cultivation of fruits andContinue Reading
Phytosanitary inspectors from Korea and Malaysia are expected to visit India at the start of the mango season to foster a smoother export pathway for Alphonso mangoes. Currently, Korea requires vapour heat treatment for the fruit and Malaysia requires it be irradiated. The Indian Express reported seniorContinue Reading
There is great news for durian lovers – a bumper crop is expected here this year with the hot weather. Although the proper durian season has yet to start, there are already plenty of King of Fruits on offer in the state. Wholesaler Tan Chee Keat, 28, saidContinue Reading
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