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IndiaInfoLine, 20 Mar 2010 - After hitting a rough patch last year, there may be a bumper mango production this year, say experts. Though figures on crop production vary, experts are unanimous that major mango producers like UP, Gujarat and Maharashtra will reap the bounty this year. Experts forsee 50% rise in mango production at 2 crore tonne, compared to average of 1.2 crore tonne.Read

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Andina - 2 Feb 2010According to APEM’s general manager Juan Carlos Rivera, the first campaign to benefit of this would be that of 2010 – 2011 since the Peruvian mango season runs from ... read more...

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Producer News - 28 Jan 2010Last season, mango-producing regions in southern Mexico produced an early bumper crop that resulted in large supplies of the yellow-skinned Ataulfo variety mangos in the marketplace in February, with many handlers having about twice ... read more...

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The Times of India - 28 Jan 2010"Change in weather is a positive sign and if mercury continues to rise, a good mango season can be expected this year." ... read more...

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www.fruitnet.com - 28 Jan 2010Mango production in the Indian state of Karnataka is likely to be lower this year due to untimely rains, high humidity and pests which have resulted in erratic ... read more...

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FnBnews.com - 27 Jan 2010Karnataka Horticulture department is now skeptical about the mango production in the state this year. The skepticism has come about because of untimely rains, retention of high humidity in the atmosphere and attack of pests which has resulted in erratic flowering pattern. ... read more...

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ABC Rural - 22 Jan 2010The last fruit fly outbreak in Tasmania was in 1923, and lasted only a few days before the insects were killed by a heavy frost. The arrival of an infested mango around 12 January is a worrying development for the state's fruit growers who are in the midst of harvest. Tasmania's Quarantine Services manager Colin Sherman says finds like this one are rare and authorities have

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The Northern Star - 22 Jan 2010THE best mango season for years has seen a dramatic fall in prices, but it’s still worth shopping around for the luscious summer fruit, a Northern Star survey has found. ... read more...

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Nov 17, 2009 - ABC NewsMango exporters in far north Queensland are looking at ways to increase exports to a lucrative Asian market. ... read more...

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Sep 13, 2009 - Miami HeraldIt is said that in India people cherish two things above all else -- the monsoon and the mango. It is in these two truths that we in South Florida can find a common ground with our brothers and sisters in Asia. ... read more...

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Sept 15, 2009 - Ghana News AgencyMangoes grow very well all over the country and one needs not to undertake any feasibility studies to know that mangoes do well in tropical Ghana. The production of the fruit on a large scale could generate processing factories all over the country for the canning or bottling of mango juice. ... read more...

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Sept 17, 2009 - Business World OnlineVeronica Berenguer, high value commercial crops coordinator for Eastern Visayas, said the region produced 468 metric tons of mangoes from January to June, 12% higher than the 417-MT yield in the same period last year. Nationwide, mango production went down by 14.5%, she added. ... read more...

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The National Mango Board is working with the organizations in the mango-producing countriesto get projections of what will be shipped to the U.S. This document contains informationfrom the countries currently shipping or planning to ship in the near future to the UnitedStates and does not represent the entire year. The crop forecast document will be updatedas we receive new information from each

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21 sept 2009 - Living in PeruThe government of Japan will lift phytosanitary barriers imposed on Peruvian mangoes, towards the end of 2009. according to Peru’s National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa). "This will allow us to enter a market with a high demand," said Americo Florez, Senasa's, head.Last January, a Japanese technical mission visited Peru and validated the effectiveness of

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Sep 25th, 2009 - Northern Territory NewsNT Mango Association president Murray Linton said one of the biggest threats to our stocks is the dreaded anthracnose - a fungus that forms after the fruit has been shipped interstate. ... read more...

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Aug 18, 2009 - The PackerRetailers can expect an early end to Mexican keitt mango shipments from Mexico, and an early start to the Brazilian tommy atkins deal. Because of some weather problems during bloom, the northern Mexico keitt deal will likely wind down earlier than last year, William Watson, executive director of the National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla., said Aug. 18. ... read more...

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Aug 14, 2009 - Associated Press of PakistanA large gathering at the Asia House was treated to mouth watering and delicious mangoes from Pakistan and its qualities as the ‘King of Fruits’ was recounted by the food experts. The Mango Show was arranged last night by the Commercial Section of Pakistan High Commission under the supervision of Commercial Counsellor Saira Najeeb Ahmed ably

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Aug 14, 2009 - Science DailyPure tannins, a plant component extracted from otherwise useless mango kernels by Engels, have proven inhibitory effects against various strains of bacteria including Listeria, a potentially deadly pathogen that infected some packaged meats and caused an outbreak of disease in Canada in 2008. ... read more...

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Aug 2, 2009 - East African Business WeekSome 600 farmers in the coastal belt and Zanzibar will benefit from a $2 million mangoes growing project. The project is funded by the Common Fund for Communities (CFC) of the United Nations Organisation. ... read more...

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Aug 4, 2009 - The China PostTaiwan exported 999 tons of mangoes to Japan in 2009, up 19 percent from last year because of the adoption of enhanced safety and quality controls, a Council of Agriculture (COA) official said Tuesday. ... read more...

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July 27, 2009 - Thaindian NewsIndia has seen an increase of 43.76 percent in its mango exports in 2008-09 as compared to the year before, a union minister said here Monday. “There was a drop in mango exports during 2007-08 due to quality deterioration on account of vagaries of weather, ... read more...

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by David IvanovicThe disastrous figures for the first three months of this year seem to be something of the past. Mango imports in May have been 15% higher than for the same month in 2008, following the progress made in April. However total imports for the first 5 months are still 18% lower than last year's results.

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July 19, 2009 - Daily TimesPakistan's mango export during the current season has crossed 60 percent of the total set target of 125,000 tonnes, which was termed as stupendous accomplishment by leading exporters and growers of the most demanding fruit of the summer season. During the last two months since the mango export ... read more...

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July 16, 2009 - Fruitnet.comIsraeli mango production is tipped to rebound this season with exports due to increase by 20 per cent on last year’s 13,000-tonne total when a severe frost dented performance. ... read more...

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July 15, 2009 - The Myanmar TimesFRUIT farmers and the government are eyeing the export market as they work together to improve the quality of Myanmar mangoes. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and Myanmar Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association (MFVP) plan to register mango farms in upper and lower ... read more...

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July 13, 2009 - The Economic TimesIndia’s experiment of exporting Kesar mango to the US and UK via sea has proved successful, with the consignments to these countries reaching safely early this month. With the learning of the need for a better packaging, Apeda (Agriculture Processed Foods Export Development Authority) is now gearing up for the next season of mangoes. It is in discussions with

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July 14, 2009 - Pakissan.comThe first consignment of Pakistani mangoes famous world-wide for its taste and aroma arrived here by PIA on Friday. The consignment of 1.5 ton was imported by the Midtrans Commodities International Company, a Chinese based Pakistani enterprise. "This time with the co-operation of three organisations namely the Pakistan Horticulture Development and ... read more...

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July 12, 2009 - Cape Coral Daily BreezeIf you love mangos, then Cape Coral was the place to be last weekend. The delicious tropical fruit was at the heart of the 13th annual MangoMania festival, which celebrates all things Pine Island, and of course, all things mango. Held at the German Ameri-can Social Club, MangoMania is the brainchild of the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, which uses the

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July 12, 2009 - Gulf TimesWorldwide mango exports from Pakistan reached 45,000 tonnes by June-end, Pakistani Ambassador Mohamed Asghar Afridi has said. Speaking at a ‘Mango Festival’, hosted by the Pak Youth Society (PYS) over the weekend, Afridi, who was attending as a chief guest, said his country’s target ... read more...

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July 13, 2009 - www.abc.net.au A Central Australia mango wine maker says the market for sweet wines in China is growing due to the new affluence and wide distribution possibilities. Johnny Crayford, from Ti Tree, says he has expanded his exports to China to four major cities within seven months. ... read more...

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July 12, 2009 - New Jersey Real-Time NewsTwo years ago, Bhaskar Savani played a leading role in lifting the federal ban on Indian mangoes. Now that they are in U.S. supermarkets, Savani is on the leading edge of another campaign -- making the fruit more accessible. Savani is a dentist by trade, but really, that's just a day job. To find out what really drives him -- what has made him something of

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July 10, 2009 - Taiwan NewsThe volume and value of Taiwan's mango exports were dramatically higher in the first six months of 2009 than during the same period last year, despite many of the country's major customers feeling the pinch of the global economic slump. Taiwan exported 2,017 tons of mangoes worth US$5.24 million between January and June, 183.6 percent and 60.9 percent ahead of last

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July 9, 2009 - abc.net.au Queensland researchers have proven that mango disease can be reduced by 20 per cent, simply by taking the cleaners through a plantation. The Queensland Department of Primary Industries found growers who improve the cleanliness of their orchard can reduce the amount of chemicals used, and improve fruit quality within ... read more...

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July 10, 2009 - Pakissan.com Pakistan has exported around 45,000 tons of mangoes till June 30, 2009 which is almost double of the quantity exported previous year during the same period. Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) has fixed an export target of 100,000 tons of mangoes this year (2009 season), and keeping in view the present exports figure, the Board

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by David Ivanovic Stay tuned as tomorrow I’ll publish the latest US import data for May 2009. EU data will be availalbe a few weeks later.

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July 7, 2009 - Les AfriquesLa mangue malienne, réputée bonne, ne s’exportait guère. Les producteurs se sont dotés d’une unité de transformation. Dès la première année, elle a gagné 2% du marché mondial. 1000 tonnes exportées en 2008, soit 2% du marché mondial. 50% en plus pour 2009. La mangue malienne part résolument à l’assaut de l’Afrique et de l’Europe, ses débouchés. Et l’amélioration n’est

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July 8, 2009 - The News PressFrom Fort Myers backyards to Pine Island commercial groves, growers report a fruitful year. Some tropical fruit specialists and horticulturists are even calling it a bumper crop. Others say the season looks superior to last year but would have turned out even better without May storms. ... read more...

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July 8, 2009 - FreshPlazaGhana is busy further improving the quality of it's export. Recently they have started to use a cool house at Tema harbour. From here pineapples (MD2) and bananas are shipped by reefer. By using this cool house, Shed9, the expected cold chain from producer to consumer via sea is a bit better. It is the intention ... read more...

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by David Ivanovic While wandering in the fresh produce section of a Seiyu store in Chiba Prefecture (east of Tokyo) in June 2008 (after the VD incident…), I could not but stop and admire the exotic fruit section. What got my attention was the Australian mango section: all perfectly riped, carefully wrapped and almost whispering to me how great they would taste! I didn’t mind the JPY 1,000 price

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by David IvanovicDespite the fact that mango shipments were significantly lower for the 4 first months of 2009 (-26% when compared to 2008), April levels were up by 7%. Any insights on these recent movements are welcomed, however I suspect a higher demand due to a higher availability of Brazilian mangoes & lower prices due to poor demand in Feb/March.

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July 3, 2009 - Philippine Information AgencyArguably, the Philippine mango is the best and the sweetest in the world but it needs further boost to sharpen its global competitiveness. With this, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is working on a nine-point program for the local industry to increase production and improved quality of their mango produce.DA Secretary Arthur Yap in a recent gathering

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July 1, 2009 - The Cairns PostTHE volume of Australian mangoes bound for China is expected to substantially increase following the success of a joint industry and government campaign to improve quarantine protocols. ... reade more...

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July 1, 2009 - The Times of IndiaThe lingering, luscious mango or Magnifera Indica, rightly called the king of fruits, has won many hearts. It is now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates throughout southern Asia, North, South and Central America, the Caribbean, South and Central Africa and Australia and has over 2,000 cultivars. A move is afoot to compile the physiology and

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June 30, 2009 - The HinduTo ensure integrated development of the mango industry in the State, a state-of-the-art Mango Development Centre (MDC), said to be the first of its kind in the country, is being established in Chickaballapur and Kolar districts at a cost of Rs. 19 crore. The MDC, which would be created under the Centrally-sponsored Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, would aim at improving .

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June 27, 2009 – Taiwan News A fumigation treatment plant has played a big role in the success in a Tainan County town's efforts to export Irwin mango exports to Japan, cutting down the time it takes to process the fruit before shipping it overseas. Mango growers in the Tainan County town of Yujing said that in the past, Taiwan had mainly exported Chin Huang mangoes, a yellow-skinned mango,

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June 27, 2009 - The Economic TimesIndia's first sea-borne cargo of Kesar mangoes to the US will try their luck in New York from next week. They could probably also feature at the Summer Fancy Food Show that is being held in New York from June 28-30. Mumbai-based Sachi Exports (India) is planning to market the mango in New York and at the show through its US-based sister firms Alphonso.US and

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26 June, 2009 - The Ghanaian Chronicle To develop the Brong-Ahafo Mango Value Chain for the region to be identified as a major quality mango producing centre in Ghana, to the delight of customers with quality fruits at competitive cost, a total of six Mango Growing District Associations have formed a coalition to live to the task ... read more...

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June 24, 2009 - Global NationThe market for Philippine dried mangoes remains high but production is unable to meet demand from 40 countries, a Cebu-based food production company said yesterday. Justin Uy, president of Profood International Corp., said the company processes 7,000 tons of mangoes every month but it is insufficient to meet international market demand. Uy is one of several

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June 24, 2009 - abc.net.au Mango orchards could produce more fruit in future if smaller mango tree variety trials in the Northern Territory are successful. Katherine mango breeder Ken Rayner says no small mango tree varieties are currently commercially available in Australia. He has also successfully grown a ... read more...

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June 24, 2009 - Dawn.comThe atmosphere is suffocating. The stench in the vegetable and fruit market is overpowering, but Ali Sher has to move fast amidst scorching heat, wiping sweat from his face. Looking completely exhausted, he is busy earning whatever he can before the current mango season comes to an end. Thanks to its excellent flavour, the mango ... read more...

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By Tanveer Sher - Daily TimesKARACHI: Pakistan’s mango export during the current season has doubled compared to corresponding period of the last year as the current pace may help exporters to accomplish desired goal of total 125,000 tonne exports. Fruit traders and exporters claimed from May till June 20, 2009 the country has exported around 30,000 tonnes of fruit, which is far better compared to

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note from David: yup, mangoes down by 36% for the first three months of 2009. June 22, 2009 - Reefer Trend The sales value of tropical fruits such as pineapples, mangoes and melons has dropped by 5.5% with volumes falling even more steeply

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June 22, 2009 - The Financial ExpressAmerican consumers visiting supermarkets would soon get juicy Indian mangoes at a far cheaper rate as the first consignment of mango sent through sea route is expected to arrive in New York by this week. A shipment carrying 14 tonne of 'Kesar' mango has already left Mumbai port on June 12 and is expected to arrive in the US this week. This is the first ever ..

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June 20, 2009 - The Times of IndiaFor the mango producers in UP who have been hit by poor production this year there is at least one reason to cheer. The exporters from the state have bagged off-shore deals to export the `Nawab' brand of the Dussehri mango to Russia and Kuwait. Two exporters have received export orders from Moscow and ... read more...

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Indian Express - June 19, 2009The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, is working to develop transgenic varieties of mangoes and bananas that will take longer than usual to ripen. The aim is to increase the shelf life of these fruits and, thus, cut down on their wastage during transportation.“India produces 45 million tonnes of fruits every year but 30 to 50 per cent is lost to

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June 16, 2009 MORE Australian mangoes will be exported to China under a new deal struck between both nations.  China has agreed to a revised quarantine protocol which means growers will have more options in monitoring their orchards for signs of pests … read more…

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Taiwan Magistrate Su Huan-jhih said yesterday that he will target top spenders when promoting the county's Irwin strain of mangoes during a trip to Japan. Su made the remarks at a news conference prior to his scheduled departure for Japan tomorrow to promote the fruit, of which a first batch of more than 500 kg was undergoing the quarantine process.Su is expected to take part in a series of

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by fruitnet.comThe North American market is set to receive fewer Mexican red mangoes during the summer marketing period following production complications

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The country is producing about 1.8 to 2 million tons of mango annually while its local demand is between 1.2 to 1.4 million tons, according to All Pakistan Mango Growers. About 250 different varities of mango are being cultivated in Multan, a private TV channel reported.Mango growers in Multan are facing difficulties in exporting their product in the international market. Export of the 'king of

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Voice of Americahttp://www.voanews.com/french/2009-05-06-voa4.cfm06/05/2009 C’est le temps des mangues en Afrique de l’Ouest, notamment au Mali, où le gouvernement du président Amadou Toumani Touré s’efforce de capitaliser sur le goût des consommateurs européens pour les produits exotiques. La filière mangue pourrait permettre même de compenser le manque à occasionner par les déboires de la

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by David Ivanovic In 2008, Brazil was once more the most important suppliers of fresh mangoes to the EU-15 countries. More than 95,000 metric tonnes, or roughly 40% of total imports, originated from this origin. The rapidly expanding Peruvian market share represented 22% during the same period (only 12% in 2004).

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Despite the fact that India’s mango exports have recorded 60% growth in the first month of the current season the exporters are expecting much lower growth in mango exports from the country in the current season as the production is estimated to have declined. According to Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA), mango exports to the US stood at 31.7 tons in April,

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COIMBATORE: Health officials of the Coimbatore Corporation seized a tonne of mangoes that were allegedly ripened by using calcium carbide stones or powder.The mangoes were seized from wholesale outlets in the city, Assistant City Health Officer R. Sumathi said.Agitated by the surprise checks and refuting charges of artificial ripening, wholesale dealers threatened to stage a protest.But, the

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US: National Mango Board Welcomes June as Mango MonthFor the second consecutive year, the National Mango Board (NMB) is celebrating June as Mango Month. Although mangos are available year-round, June is when retailers will be stocked with the greatest number of varieties in U.S. markets. To ensure consumers are aware of this mango abundance, the NMB has helped showcase Mango Month in some of the

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Mango eaters are paying higher prices for the most popular fruit owing to short production in Sindh this year. However, exporters and the government are confident of achieving the 100,000 tons target despite economic crunch in the buyer countries.However, there were divergent views about the size of the Sindh mango crop and its impact on the retail prices. Wholesalers in the Fruit Mandi at Super

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Mango production reportedly would decline by 35 to 40 per cent in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts this year due to prolonged drought and other unfavourable weather conditions such as nor'westers or storms.Experts at the Regional Horticulture Research Station, Chapainawabganj, mentioned that untimely rain caused the vegetative growth of trees with new leaves hampering their productive

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This year mango yield in the state has been a hit, making the fruit, especially the much-liked Kesar variety, go scarce in local markets. Undeterred, State Agriculture Minister Dilip Sanghani is to head a nine-member delegation to UK for promotion of the varieties of the fruit grown in the state over there.“Gujarat produces quality mango varieties like Kesar and Alphonso and there is a tremendous

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No wonder, there are no good mangoes in the retail market in Mumbai. Mangoes are increasingly exported, shipping nearly 60% higher fruit to the US alone in the first month of the current season, even as the production of the delicious fruit is estimated to have declined. Mango exports to the US stood at 31.7 tonnes in April, compared to around 20 tonnes in the corresponding period last year,

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The nor’wester that blew through Malda yesterday, not only killed seven people but also, heavily damaged the mango crop in three blocks of the district.According to the mango development officer in Malda Mr SN Khara, 50 per cent of the mango crop was damaged in the storm.The severe storm damaged several dwellings, causing a number of house collapses. Seven persons died in the nor'wester across

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The king of all fruits — mango is everyone’s delight. Savouring this tropical fruit during the summer is an unadulterated joy. But with low production and the searing heat this year, you may not get to gobble up the yellow pulpy fruit this season. Moreover mangoes, which are brought to the city from Hyderabad and Nagpur, are getting perished during transportation.With three varieties — Dashehari,

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Mango ouput may fall by almost 20 per cent since the crop suffered damages this year. Initial estimates by the agriculture ministry suggest that crop output may be lower by around 10 per cent. Last week’s pest attack in northern India has further dampened the situation.“There has been some adverse impact of erratic climate on mango production in Gujarat and Maharashtra but the crop was normal in

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In a bid to stop the importation of mango pulp and boost local production of the fruit, Britannia Allied Industries has embarked on a training campaign for farmers.“There is potential to increase mango production but we need to create avenues for this by training farmers in basics needed to get good quality mangoes. I have started this campaign and will not rest until I have achieved this goal,”

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India's efforts of developing a market in the US for its mangoes have taken a short-term hit due to the economic slowdown. The USquarantine inspectors will be in Maharashtra from April 7 but mango exporters have not yet begun preparations like meeting growers, placing orders and booking the irradiation facility.The irradiation facility of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) at Lasalgaon is

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India will soon adopt an Israeli technology to rejuvenate mango trees that will increase the productivity of the crop.The National Horticultural Board has placed orders for two Israeli machines Canopy Management Pruning Machine which can mechanically rejuvenate trees in large areas, NHB Managing Director, Mr Bijay Kumar said.“Even as the area under mango production is increasing every year, the

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Paving way for safe mango exports in 2009, the irradiation facility of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre at Lasalgaon in Maharastra's Nasik district will start its operation from April 13, a government body said."The irradiation plant of BARC at Lasalgaon is the only such facility for mango exports in the country. It will start operation from April 13," a senior official at the Agricultural and

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An extract derived from a West African fruit may help overweight people shed pounds and lower their cholesterol, a new study suggests.The extract comes from Irvingia gabonensis, also known as African mango, a fruit commonly eaten in West Africa. Lab research has shown that extracts from the plant's seed may inhibit body fat production, through effects on certain genes and enzymes that regulate

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Mango farmers in Malindi District have lost Sh130 million in two years following refusal by exporters to buy their produce because of mango weevil, fruit fly and other diseases.The agricultural business coordinator for Malindi and Tana River districts, Mr Genya Nyale Genya, said the companies were now doing business in Eastern Province where the fruits had not been affected.World market“The

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Independent mango growers are urged to band together to export their products directly and eliminate unscrupulous traders that created only the thick layer of middlemen in the mango production industry.Rene Florencio, director of Philippine Mango Industry Foundation Inc. and National Mango Action Team, told Business Bulletin that the country’s export potential has remained untapped because it

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Mango production in Pangasinan is expected to drop this year and as a result, prices are set to skyrocket, after harvests were crippled by a typhoon that hit last year.Pangasinan is one of the top producers of mango in the country but the industry was severely affected by Typhoon Cosme which hit the province in May 2008.The Department of Agriculture estimated damages to century-old mango trees at

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Widgets, Social Networking and Web Site Improvements May Yield Big ResultsThe National Mango Board (NMB) continues to build a strong digital foundation to increase its online presence. By making constant updates to the mango.org Web site, delving further into social media platforms and embracing viral elements, the NMB has made it even easier for consumers, retailers, foodservice, media and

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India exported around 143 metric tonnes of mangoes to the US during 2008 valued at Rupees two crores, ending 18 years of US ban on the import of the fruit.According to Commerce Ministry sources, the low offtake was a result of low quality of the fruit due to unseasonal rains. The 2009 mango season is yet to commence.The limited facility for treatment of mangoes for irradiation for export to the

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You are out in the lush green mango orchards plucking the fruit from a full-grown tree which is shorter than you are.Thanks to modern technology and research, it is now possible to have 'draw-fed mango trees' of six to seven feet height which would not only allow you to have access to the fruit directly, but would also increase its yield.One such technique is Ultra High Density Plantation (UDHP)

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Nine years ago, Rod Linnett was a Gin Gin grower of mangoes, reaping between 150 and 200 tonnes annually.Today, as owner of McIlwraith Orchards, he is a producer and exporter of high-quality dried fruits and vegetables, sold nationally and exported to Japan.“We set up our operation to take low-grade produce that basically was not acceptable as fresh to market, and value-add to it,” said Mr

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2009-03-06 07:42:33 DAKAR, 5 mars (Xinhua) -- Le président malien Amadou Toumani Touré vient d'inaugurer, dans la zone aéroportuaire de Bamako- Sénou, un centre de conditionnement et de refroidissement des légumes et mangues dénommé "Périmètre logistique aménagé en zone aéroportuaire" (PLAZA), a-t-on appris jeudi de source proche du ministère malien de l'Economie, de l'Industrie et du

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A number of schemes for development of the mango fruit had started with big promises but without any result. Malihabad of Lucknow has its own history with number of tales related to mangoes, which has its own market. MP also has a number mangoes species in Panchmari forest but it is living in its unknownity. Dr. Parsai, a known agriculture scientist, once enhanced the quality of mangoes by

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An environment group has initiated a study on how to sell mangoes from Cagayan Valley to the markets abroad.Dr. Artemio Antolin, Conservation International project director, said a study on the marketing processes of mango fruits for export is quite “necessary” as mango tree-planting thrives in the upland towns of Baggao and Peñablanca in the region.Conservation International has supported the

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Mango originating from India, Burma and Indonesia was introduced to Peru about forty years ago, under the type of export varieties such as Hayden, Kent and Tommy Atkins. The natural climatic conditions in Peru are ideal for growing this resource. Also, in recent years techniques have been developed for growing, harvesting and packing, which have enabled our mango (known for its high quality and

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Tableland mangoes are selling for up to $120 each in Japan, despite the financial crisis. The region’s $3.5 million export industry – which comes into season from November to March – has held strong and matched a national trend that has seen farm exports rise in recent months.Diamond Star general manager Bruce Nastasi, consigning his last shipment yesterday, said 50,000 trays had been exported

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A super-mango – perfect in taste and able to fight diabetes – will be created by scientists at Coopers Plains’ new food sciences complex.A specially designed “sniffing machine” has been developed to help boffins get the recipe right.Staff from Innovative Food Technologies at Hamilton will move to the Health and Food Sciences Precinct when it opens next year on Kessels Rd, next to QEII

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Importers and Retailers are invited to participateThe National Mango Board (NMB) is focused on training and education in 2009 to improve mango handling practices, enhance mango quality and boost mango movement at retail. As part of this strategy, the NMB will host a Mango Handling Best Practices Webinar on March 17, 2009.UC-Davis to Host WebinarThis online/teleconference training opportunity

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Horticulture experts here have urged mango growers to take up immediate prophylactic plant protection measures to prevent an attack of the seasonal pest, hoppers, during the flowering season.Mango trees are being grown on about 5,256 hectares, mostly in Shencottai, Tenkasi, Kadayam, Alangulam, Cheranmahadevi and Kadayanallur blocks, in the district. Out of 18,182 hectares covered under fruit

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Mango, which had been synonymous with Uttar Pradesh, is losing its popularity against litchi fast arresting attention from the state leethchi growers.With climatic changes affecting agricultural production in Uttar Pradesh, mango growers, specially those in Saharanpur belt are fast turning towards leethchi production.This came to the light in a research titled 'Impact of Climate Change on Mango

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Dr. Calixto M. Protacio, a leading plant breeder, has urged government to lead in the massive cultivation of smaller but more productive mango trees to raise yields and improve the country’s share in the expanding export market.Dr. Protacio made the proposal when he delivered the David H. Murdock/Dole Asia professorial chair lecture on Feb. 25 in a forum organized by the Initiative for Farm

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The king of fruits might arrive a tad late this summer in Gujarat. According to experts, the arrival of mango in the state could be as late as 15-20 days due to irregular winter which seems to have damaged the flowering.As per the Junagadh Agriculture University, the winter had been erratic this year leaving damaged flowers of mango, especially of the 'Kesar' variety in Saurashtra region of

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Erratic weather in this belt has hit hard the flowering of mango trees in Malda district, famous for the king of fruits. “Flowers have been seen in only 20% of trees and the development could hit hard the economy of the district,” district’s mango development officer Samarendra Nath Khanda said.Such low flowering in an ‘on year’ has been unheard of in recent times. Mango, an important aspect of

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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has announced advisory and guidelines for export of mangoes from India to the US last week. According to Asit Tripathy, Chairman, APEDA, instances have come to notice in the past where certain courier services have been sending mangoes without irradiation to the USA. Similarly, passengers travelling to the US have

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Fruitnet.com, Steven Maxwell | 23 February 2009 |Negotiators from Ecuador are reportedly insistent that the EU complies with the terms of last year’s agreement to lower its banana tariff click to read more...

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The Government plans to expand mango exports to the United States by reducing freight costs to make local mangoes more competitive, an official of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) said late last week. The BPI, an agency attached to the Agriculture department, will again test the controlled atmosphere technology in a shipment from Manila to California to Chicago, Illinois next month, BPI

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The US today called for more imports of mango from West Bengal as the state was a leading producer of the fruit.US Consul General in Kolkata Beth A Payne said that American people were looking for good quality products. Mango could be a product which has a good export potential to the US.Speaking at an interactive session organised by Bengal National Chamber of Commerce& Industry here, Payne said

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fruitnet.com 16 February 2009With new markets opening up and a forecast improvement in mango volumes and quality this year, Indian exporters are predicting a successful seasonAll indications point to an excellent 2009 Indian mango export season, according to leading shippers.With a first-rate quality crop forecast this year and new international markets opening up to the fruit, exporters are

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