Kiwifruit

"This is the first year we've really had a harvest," says René with a beaming smile, gently patting a kiwi hanging above his head. In their greenhouse in Kwintsheul, René and Gerda Arkesteijn are growing kiwi vines, a surprise discovery by local broadcaster WOS. The couple, formerly focused on ornamental plants, have now ventured into growing kiwis. read more

"The use of pre-stressed concrete (PSC) poles in India's agricultural sector has been increasing steadily in recent years, especially in high-density apple, cherry, and kiwi plantations," says Uzair Javeed, Chief Operating Officer at FruitMaster Agro Fresh. "The success of high-density fruit cultivation has contributed to this trend." read more

The availability of kiwis in India is currently good, both in terms of quantity and quality, with the majority being imported, according to Ashok Agarwal, CEO of fresh produce importer Triyambakam International. Domestic production, mainly from the northern and north-eastern states, remains limited. read more

"Can a mature orchard be productive?" he asked the audience. In order to answer this question, he presented a vineyard planted in 1988 that still yields 55 tons per hectare, initially had 6 °Brix, 16% dry matter, and an average size of 107 grams, with 86% for the. read more

"Can a fully grown orchard be productive?" he asked the audience. To answer this question, he presented a vineyard planted in 1988 that still yields 55 t/ha, initially 6 °Brix, 16% dry matter, and an average size of 107 g, with 86% for the. read more