In a farm employing a sophisticated technique to develop cold-resistant bananas in Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, disabled people play a major role in the routine work of watering, fertilizing and removing yellowing leaves from the plants. Every morning, several mentally disabled workers come to the banana farm ofContinue Reading
Tracking devices have been placed on Burdekin mangoes in a bid to deliver a better quality of fruit to consumers. The pilot project aims to enhance monitoring of northern Australia mangoes as they are trucked from the farm gate to retailers. Manbulloo Limited’s Horseshoe Lagoon property is theContinue Reading
A Dutch university has grown the Netherlands’ first crop of bananas as part of a research programme that could help protect the fruit from a deadly fungus that threatens production worldwide. Wageningen University grew 60 banana plants in its greenhouses on coco peat and rock wool, avoiding the threatContinue Reading
Topics ranging from strategic directions to increasing production and productivity, pests and disease management, postharvest management, best agronomic practices, new potential underutilized fruit crops, and potential markets were discussed during the concurrent session on fruits of the International Symposia on Horticulture (ISH) in Bali, Indonesia on 27-30 November 2018. Continue Reading
The world’s first crop of bananas grown without soil was harvested, as part of an effort to stem the spread of a deadly fungus that threatens the future of the fruit. Scientists and researchers are trying to stop Panama disease, a soil-dwelling fungus that is devastating plantations around theContinue Reading
Australian Papaya growers have announced a record crop, with fruit numbers set to soar this spring. Papaya Australia President and grower from Mareeba in Far North Queensland, Gerard Kath, says excellent weather conditions has helped contribute to an abundance of fruit that will continue to hit stores throughout spring.Continue Reading
Of all the types of bananas being sold, the Philippine Cavendish variety is the most popular, owing to its appearance. “They look almost perfect. There are fewer blemishes and fewer scratches, compared to the Malaysian ones,” said retailer Ben Phua. “Malaysian bananas have black spots. Those spots are actuallyContinue Reading
TFNet will be participating in the International Symposia on Horticulture (ISH 2018) in Kuta, Bali from the 27th -30th November 2018, organized by the Indonesian Center for Horticulture Research and Development (ICHORD) under the Indonesian Agency for Agriculture Research and Development (IAARD), Ministry of Agriculture. TFNet Advisor andContinue Reading
Avocado on toast, in a salad or a smoothie? There are many ways to eat the green fruit which is popular with hipsters across the world – a craze that Kenya is cashing in on. At Le Grenier à Pain restaurant in the leafy suburb of Riverside in Nairobi,Continue Reading
The government of the Dominican Republic has launched a programme to support pineapple production with the aim of increasing exports, especially to new markets like China. The measures include the provision of technical assistance, credit, logistics support and investments to upgrade existing packhouses and build new facilities. AgricultureContinue Reading
Typhoon Rosita proved to be costly for the country, with over ₱1.82 billion (USD 350 million) in damage. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol said a total of 90,052 hectares of agricultural land in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and Regions I, II, and III were affected byContinue Reading
A price dispute between producers in Michoacan, the heartland of Mexican avocado production, and packing companies has brought exports of the coveted green fruit to a halt. Growers ceased harvesting last week and now shipments to Mexico’s three top avocado buyers — the U.S., Canada, and Japan —Continue Reading
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