2nd Asia Durian Summit
MaSDa association participated in the 2nd Asia Durian Summit in Johor Bahru on 28-30 June. The objective was to connect with the durian associations from ASEAN regions and exhibitors, and to conduct study trips to several farms and collection and packing centers in Johor. During a roundtable meeting with industry players, MaSDa opened invitation to the Sabah Durian Summit 1st Edition in SICC Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on 19-21 September.
The First Philippine Asia Durian Summit
The Durian Industry Association of Davao City (DIADC) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sabah Durian and Tropical Fruits Planters Association (MASDA) to promote collaboration across strategic areas for durian and other fresh fruit industries. The signing ceremony was held during the Philippine Asia Durian Summit at SMX Convention Center, on Oct. 26.
Postharvest Handling Webinar
MaSDa started a series of postharvest handling webinars during the MCO. Dr Phebe Ding and Dr Salumiah Mijin were invited to conduct the webinars. The MCO made direct communication hard for a lot of people, but with the webinars, some difficulties were eased with the help of the webinars
Fellowship with Tawau Agriculture Association and Tawau Chinese Chamber of Commerce
The fellowship began on the 25th November 2021 in Sandakan
Balanced Nutrition Agriculture Courses
Since 2021. MaSDa has held a series of balanced nutrition agriculture courses. Peter Chong, an agronomist of Agri Bio Nutrition, was invited to conduct a session on the 29th of March 2022. The courses were aimed at making faarmers more informed of the proper nutrition that is required to healthily grow and cultivate the crops