IRAN: Banana imports at USD 113m in four months
2020-08-13
A total of 173,062 tons of bananas worth USD 113.68 million were imported into Iran during the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 20-July 21).Continue Reading
UGANDA: Pick more from passion fruits
2020-08-13
Passion fruit, a climbing vine, is a versatile crop whose demand is growing in both export and domestic markets.Continue Reading
PAKISTAN: Mango exports are plummeting because of the pandemic — and fruit vendors are suffering
2020-08-12
In Pakistan, mangoes are a prized household staple, with over two dozen varieties grown and exported all over the world.Continue Reading
AUSTRALIA: Workers from Vanuatu to harvest mangoes in the NT despite Australia’s coronavirus travel ban
2020-08-12
Despite Australia’s borders being shut to overseas arrivals, up to 170 workers from Vanuatu will be brought to the Northern Territory under a pilot program aimed at filling labour shortages in the mango growing industry.Continue Reading
ISTF2019 Proceedings published
2020-08-11
Proceedings and full papers are now available.Continue Reading
PHILIPPINES: Dole Unveils Integrated Strategy Against Banana Disease
2020-08-11
Dole Food Company shared the company’s most recent update on its efforts to combat Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a plant disease that poses an existential threat to bananas, a major staple crop for much of the world.Continue Reading
ISTF2019 Proceedings published
2020-08-11
The ISTF2019 Proceedings is now available. It includes 17 full papers, 3 extended abstracts, and 11 abstracts. A summary of the symposium and the panel discussion are also included. If you wish to obtain the proceedings or individual papers, kindly contact info@itfnet.org. Price: USD 12 for TFNet members and USDContinue Reading
SOUTH AFRICA: Pineapple export troubles eased by demand from home-brewers
2020-08-10
Pineapple producers in the northern KwaZulu-Natal region have expressed the hope that as the economies in overseas countries start to “open up” after the COVID-19 pandemic, exports will re-commence and even increase.Continue Reading
NORTH KOREA: Bananas: A future crop?
2020-08-06
There are signs that an increasing number of North Koreans are interested in the cultivation of bananas and other fruits and vegetables typically grown in tropical or subtropical climates.Continue Reading
UGANDA: Hass avocado changes fortune of Mayuge farmers
2020-08-06
Mustafa has been growing avocados since 2017 after switching from sugarcane because avocado farming is profitable yet it requires minimal maintenance.Continue Reading
INDIA: Moira bananas, Harmal chillies get GI tag
2020-08-04
The state’s popular Moira banana and Harmal chilli were recently accorded the geographical indication (GI) tag. The two agricultural products are the fourth and fifth items from Goa to get the GI tag after feni, the Khola chilli, and khajem (kaddio boddio).Continue Reading