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KIK targets 500,000 coconut seedlings this year
June 13, 2024 | Post Courier | Kokonas Indastri Koperesen (KIK) in Papua New Guinea plans to plant 500,000 coconut seedlings this year, part of a larger effort that has seen 1 million trees planted ov
MINAGRI launches campaign to eradicate mango mealybugs
June 13, 2024 | The New Times | The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and FAO launched a nationwide campaign in Rwanda against mango mealybugs, which severely affect mango crops,
Jun 27, 2024
Need climate-resilient tech for mango farming
May 20, 2024 | Times of India | At the Goa Mango Fest, Director of Agriculture Neville Alphonso emphasized the urgent need for adopting new technologies and training farmers to combat the adverse effe
Sweeter mangoes, quality durian: Fruitful harvest expected amid heatwave in Malaysia
May 03, 2024 | The straitstimes | Malaysia's current heatwave, attributed to the El Niño phenomenon, is expected to significantly impact various crops. The durian industry, particularly the Musang
Disease affecting avocado growth impacts Florida farmers
May 16, 2024 | WINK News | Greening Disease has devastated the citrus industry, and now Laurel Wilt is posing a threat to avocado trees in Florida. Over 140,000 avocado trees have succumbed to the fun
Jun 06, 2024
Nagrota Surian turns into dragon fruit hotspot
May 21, 2024 | The Tribune India | The cultivation of dragon fruit, a cactus with significant potential for high returns in water-scarce areas, is gaining traction among fruit-growers in the lower Kan
Jun 06, 2024
Fruit bagging method becomes boon for mango farmers in Rajshahi
May 20, 2024 | The Business Post | In the Rajshahi region of Bangladesh, fruit-bagging technology has been widely adopted in mango orchards to protect the fruit from pests and ensure high-quality yiel
Jun 06, 2024
‘Now we’ve learned a better approach’: how dragon fruit farmers in Binh Thuan are embracing sustainability in the race to reach global markets
January 28, 2024 | UNDP Viet Nam | In Binh Thuan province, dragon fruit farmers like Nguyen Van Thanh are embracing modernization to overcome economic challenges. Devastated by factors like the COVID-
Coastal farmers urged to step-up coconut production
April 22, 2024 | Kenya News Agency| Agricultural experts and stakeholders in Kenya's coastal region advocate for prioritizing coconut production, emphasizing its potential to boost both local and
May 02, 2024
China’s durian output to quadruple in 2024, processing poised to permeate with demand ‘on a rapid rise’
April 24, 2024 | South China Morning Post | China anticipates a fourfold increase in domestic durian production this year, aiming to meet soaring demand. Despite facing challenges like typhoons and li
Durian worth 130 bn baht will be exported this year, most to China
April 21, 2024 | Thai PBS World | Thailand aims to export one million tonnes of durian, valued at 130 billion baht, predominantly to China. Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao directs efforts to en
May 02, 2024
Transforming Suriname’s pineapple industry: UN-led initiative targets sustainable growth
JJanuary 15, 2024 | FAO| FAO and UNIDO have collaborated to support Suriname's pineapple sector, focusing on organic production in indigenous communities. The project aims to transform Suriname in
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