Rising Costs for Banana Production

Antoine Mehats
Published 2022년 3월 2일
While the prices of bananas are decreasing in French supermarkets, the production costs for banana growers are rising. Seven major Latin American Ministers of Agriculture alarmed the crisis affecting smallholders and agricultural workers. The skyrocketing costs of packaging materials and fertilizers, the economic impact of climate change, Covid-19, and the fight against diseases such as Fusarium TR4 profoundly impact the Banana Industry. This is why key producers in the banana production business call for a fair minimum price for their products.

The Banana remains a key economic resource in numerous regions, and it is the second most-consumed fruit in France. The economic pressure that producers are under is immense. It jeopardizes their livelihoods, sustainable agricultural practices, and food security.
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