Irish banana producer Fyffes has been recognised for its role as the largest Fairtrade banana buyer in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Dublin and Dundalk-based importer received an award from CLAC, the Latin American & Caribbean Network of Fairtrade Small Producers and Workers, in recognition of itsContinue Reading
Gisborne is home to the Tairāwhiti’s first commercial banana plantation, a joint venture between Tai Pukenga Ltd and AgResearch, with the aim to expand banana farms right across the East Coast. New Zealanders eat more bananas per person than almost anywhere else in the world and now Gisborne hasContinue Reading
After onion, tomato, garlic and cabbage growers, it is now the turn of banana cultivators to throw away their produce due to crashing prices in Madhya Pradesh. Banana farmers in Badwani district – the largest producer of bananas – are feeding animals with freshly picked bananas after itsContinue Reading
Taiwanese researchers have developed a method using nanotechnology to extend the shelf life of bananas for 23 days. The team was led by National Chung Hsing University professor Lin Yao-tung (林耀東). Exhibiting the team’s techniques at a Ministry of Science and Technology pavilion at Computex Taipei onContinue Reading
The study was carried out on 24 postmenstrual women, who consumed two cups (330 grams) of mango every day for two weeks, after which they resumed their normal diet, eliminating any mango consumption from their diet. Researchers found that systolic blood pressure was significantly lower two hours after mango intake,Continue Reading
The Leilani Estates eruption is also affecting farmers in lower Puna. The Hawaii Farm Bureau’s latest estimate is that nearly 80 percent of all papaya grown in the state comes from the Kapoho area. Now much of it is gone. Hundreds of farming jobs could be in jeopardyContinue Reading
Guimaras last month marked the 26th anniversary of its mango festival. The new province has gained acclaim for being the source of the sweetest mango among Philippine mangoes generally known worldwide for their flavorful sweetness. The festival marked the 25th anniversary of Guimaras as a province. Guimaras wasContinue Reading
Nature’s wrath has rendered a big blow to mango output in Uttar Pradesh this year, not only hitting the price of the ‘king of fruits’ but also its quality and the quantum of exports. Mango production, which was estimated to be around 50 lakh (5 million) tonnes this year,Continue Reading
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds late on Sunday devastated over 10,000 banana plants and uprooted hundreds of coconut trees in Nagadevanpalayam panchayat area near Gobichettipalayam near here, even as downpour badly damaged over ten tiled-roof houses in the area. Farmers of several villages in that area are virtuallyContinue Reading
A week ago chef Eric Leterc at The Pacific Club in Honolulu put up a sign apologizing to customers. Due to volcanic activity on the Big Island, the club’s kitchen was experiencing a shortage of papaya. “We are uncertain at this time when stock will be replenished as Madame PeleContinue Reading
This island province off the southern part of Iloilo has the reputation for growing the sweetest mangoes in the country, but its production level has remained low. Gov. Samuel T. Gumarin said while the local government and stakeholders have been working to develop the industry, technical capability and financialContinue Reading
Avocado growers have seen “record returns” this season, with an estimated NZD 150 (USD 101.5) million in sales for 2017-2018. The New Zealand Avocado Growers Association said the industry’s draft result for the season of NZD 150m (USD 101.5m) in sales was comprised of NZD 105m (USD 71)Continue Reading
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