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
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