And Italy began to produce bananas

Last week we informed you that Russia is starting to produce bananas. The interest in the sweet fruit has also caught the attention of Italians. Taking into account the climate change, local producers are expanding the range of agricultural crops. There is every reason to assume that tropical fruits may one day become the norm in the country, reports Agrarheute. On the market: We are exporting more vegetables, fruit imports are decreasing The first banana plantation on the island of Sicily is already a fact. It is the result of the efforts of the large company and the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. This October, the first phase of the project started. 20,000 organic plants were planted. According to forecasts, the first fruits will be delivered to selected commercial outlets in 2026. Bananas are not unknown to the Mediterranean region. However, in Sicily until now they have only been present as an ornamental plant. Bananas are also grown commercially outside the tropical ...