Nepali association demands for banning the import of Indian bananas

Published 2021년 10월 4일

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The Chitwan Banana Growers' Association in Nepal has called for a halt to the import of Indian bananas, arguing that it is negatively impacting local farmers. The association claims that Nepali-grown bananas are being overlooked in favor of imports, both legal and illegal. They also accused local middlemen of buying local bananas at low prices and controlling the market. The association is proposing solutions such as checking the toxicity of imported bananas, increasing customs duty on imports, and enhancing the production and market management of Nepali bananas. A threat of protest has been issued if the import of Indian bananas is not ceased.

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CHITWAN, Oct 4: The Chitwan Banana Growers' Association has demanded that the government stop the import of Indian bananas. The association said in a statement that the Nepali farmers are at a loss due to the import of Indian bananas. Stating that it is unfortunate that bananas are imported legally and illegally from India, the association said that priority should be given to bananas produced in Nepal. In a statement issued by the association's president Madhav Prasad Ghimire, it is mentioned that it is unfortunate that the bananas produced by farmers in different districts including Chitwan are left in the fields while foreign bananas are occupying the market. Accusing the wholesalers, retailers and some big fruit traders in the country of trying to control the market, the statement said, “They are trying to kill Nepali farmers by buying their product at the lowest possible rates. To stop this, we demand an immediate ban on the import of Indian bananas.” Similarly, the ...

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