DURIANS FROM DIFFERENT REGIONS RIPENING AT THE SAME TIME
Durian consultant Lim Chin Kee stated the supply through different states is generally staggered during the entire year, but Johor and Penang durians are now coming on to the market at the same time.
“The pick is almost happening at the same time, and this is leading to a higher volume today, ” he said.
“It is a good time for consumers now. ”
Yield for the eastern coast state associated with Pahang, which is the 2nd largest producer of durians in Malaysia, has dropped simply by 50 per cent due to the heavy rains and winds that washed away the flower buds of the trees, said Mr Lim who also operates his own durian farm in Raub.
He said Johor was not as badly affected by the weather as Pahang, and that most of the durians grown there such as the IOI plus kampung varieties were easier to pollinate when compared to Musang King and D24 varieties mainly found in Pahang.
Nevertheless, durians from Pahang have also started to drip into the market, this individual said.
With many durian processing factories reaching their particular bottlenecks, Mr Lim said there is a have to dispose of the durians quickly as they are usually perishable.
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) deputy director general (operations) Rashid Bahri said the durian season might typically start in Penang, before moving in order to Johor and up north towards Pahang, Perak and Kelantan.
“The season within Pahang has started earlier than expected and coincided with the period in Penang and Johor.
“This is why there are a lot of fresh fruits. The prices are reasonable and it is the best time pertaining to consumers to enjoy durians, ” he said.
Johor state professional councillor in-charge of agriculture, agro-based sectors and rural development Zahari Sarip mentioned that there is more durian supply from the state this season compared to last year.
“Some areas in the state experienced durians falling at the same time, ” he added.
Mr Zahari, however , mentioned there is no oversupply associated with durians and that the particular harvest is expected by the planters.
The southern state is the biggest durian producer in the land, said Mr Lim.