Supporting growers of nutritious specialty crops - fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices
Active Projects
| Country | Commodity | Pest |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Basil | Downy mildew |
| Thailand | Lettuce | Weeds |
| Vietnam | Dragon fruit | White/brown spot |
| Thailand & Malaysia | Papaya | Black Rot |
| Thailand | Durian | Seed borer |
Project Locations
Project Photos
Thailand/ Lettuce/ Clethodim
Asia Fruit and Nut Priorities
| Priority | Commodity | Pest | Countries Expressing Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mango | Fruit flies | Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Vietnam |
| 2 | Cashew | Aphids | Cambodia |
| 3 | Mango | Anthracnose | Vietnam |
| 4 | Durian | Phytophthora | Vietnam |
| 5 | Durian | Seed borer | Thailand |
| 6 | Banana | Fusarium | Malaysia, Vietnam |
| 7 | Mango | Thrips | Thailand |
| 8 | Papaya | Mealybugs | Indonesia, Myanmar |
Asia Agronomic, Vegetable and Herb Priorities
| Priority | Commodity | Pest | Countries Expressing Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corn, sweet | Caterpillars | Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar |
| 2 | Pepper, chili | Anthracnose | Pakistan, Vietnam |
| 3 | Melon | Thrips | Brunei, Malaysia |
| 4 | Melon | Leaf spots | Brunei |
| 5 | Basil | Whiteflies | Laos |
| 6 | Shallot | Armyworms | Indonesia |
| 7 | Cabbage | Club root | Vietnam |
| 8 | Yard-long bean | Aphids | Laos |
| 9 | Mint | Aphids | Malaysia |
| 10 | Cucumber | Gummy stem blight | Vietnam |
Asia Partners
Institute of Agricultural Science for Southern Vietnam (IAS)
IAS is a multi-disciplinary research institution on crops, livestock, and agricultural economics. IAS is a government institution under jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, responsible for the research and application of new technologies in agriculture and rural development in southern Vietnam.
Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
MARDI, a statutory body under the purview of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, was established with a vision to be the preferred provider of innovative technologies for a sustainable and competitive agricultural industry by 2030. MARDI’s mission is to drive agricultural productivity and sustainability through transfer of modern, efficient, and cost-effective technologies; strengthen financial resources, talent, facilities, and infrastructure for research and development while enhancing organizational visibility and good governance through effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable management.
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)
MARD is a government ministry responsible for rural development and the governance, promotion and nurturing of agriculture and the agriculture industry, in Vietnam. The purview of the Ministry includes forestry, aquaculture, irrigation and the salt industry; it is also involved in water management and flood control.
Thailand Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture (DOA), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, serves as a key agency for advancing agricultural research, development, and regulatory services. It focuses on enhancing agricultural productivity and trade through its expertise in crop science, farm mechanization, and quality inspection. The DOA enforces critical regulatory acts, ensures compliance with international standards, and provides comprehensive advisory services on essential production inputs such as soil, water, fertilizers, and pesticides. Its mission is to facilitate sustainable agricultural practices while maintaining robust support for domestic and international trade.