All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 69
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ArticleFruit fly found in Australian mango
A Queensland mango sold in Tasmania has been found to contain fruit fly larvae, forcing quick action from quarantine officials
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ArticleIndia to decide on GM
The Indian government will make its final decision on the introduction of genetically modified brinjal this month
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ArticlePakistan fresh produce exports up
New data shows Pakistan’s fresh produce exports are well up for the first half of the 2009/10 financial year
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ArticleNew Zealand want China inspections
A New Zealand government report has expressed concern over the level of scrutiny faced by Chinese agricultural exports
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ArticleExpert declares aerial spraying safe
An aerial crop spraying expert has observed the practice in the Philippines and says it conforms to international standards
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ArticleVietnam slows US dragon fruit exports
Vietnam’s dragon fruit exporters are slowing their shipments to the US because of high costs and a drop in demand
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ArticleIndian mango yields down
Mango yields in the Indian state of Karnataka are tipped to be lower this year, according to the state’s horticulture department
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ArticleProfits up for Indian retailer
India’s largest retail group Pantaloon has recorded an increase in profits for the quarter ending 31 December
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New project to help Indian farms
A new three-year project aims to help small-scale fruit and vegetable farmers in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
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ArticleIndia still debating GM crops
Although it had been cleared by a government committee, India is still weighing up the pros and cons of GM produce
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Pakistan develops trucking database
After a temporary halt in exports to Iran, Pakistan is compiling a list of trucking firms to carry its kinnow mandarins
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ArticleTesco to open Indian wholesale outlet
UK retailer Tesco is looking to add to its Indian interests by opening its first wholesale cash and carry outlet in the country
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ArticleCarrot growers assess damage
Carrot growers in Western Australia are checking their crops for signs of damage after a heatwave struck the region last week
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ArticleIndian farmers want branding
Strawberry farmers in the Indian city of Mahabaleshwar are seeking geographical indentification for their produce
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ArticleUS invests in plant health projects
The USDA has allocated almost US$45m to fund research and development aimed at improving the country’s plant health
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ArticleBharti Wal-Mart opens Punjab hub
Bharti Wal-Mart has opened a new agricultural centre in Punjab to improve its supply chain and help local farmers
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ArticleUnification for Brazilian suppliers
A group of Brazilian producers and exporters have united under the banner of Brazil Fresh Produce to move their industry forward
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ArticleSun World believes in Santa
Sun World International has teamed up with Santa Sweets to provide a year-round supply of high-quality grape tomatoes
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ArticleThe China-ASEAN FTA: Propaganda and Reality
Guest writer Professor Walden Bello discusses the reality on the ground of the China-ASEAN free trade area from a Philippine perspective
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ArticleIndonesia looks to slow imports
The Indonesian government plans to introduce new national standards on horticultural products in a bid to slow imports