Taiwan: Kemi severely damaged bananas, causing nearly NT$240 million in damage, lemon harvest failed and another typhoon hit

Published Jul 26, 2024

Tridge summary

Typhoon Kemi has caused extensive damage in Taiwan, particularly devastating the agricultural sector with losses totaling NT$1.08027 billion. Bananas have been hit hardest, especially in Kaohsiung and Pingtung counties, with losses over NT$230 million. Other crops like lemons, pears, guavas, papayas, and persimmons have also been affected. The storm has led to significant flooding and plant damage, with banana farmers experiencing 30% to 50% losses. Lemon growers in Pingtung County are facing severe losses due to extreme weather, with production expected to be less than half of last year's. The Ministry of Agriculture is expected to announce relief measures, and banana prices may rise due to reduced supply.

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Original content

The strong typhoon Kemi hit Taiwan, causing disastrous wind and rain in the eastern and central-southern regions. Many agricultural lands south of Yunlin became water towns. After the wind and rain, the plants were left broken and lodging, and the fruits, stems and leaves were soaked in water and rotted, leaving everything devastated. As of now Today (26th), bananas have suffered the most serious crop losses in Taiwan, with losses exceeding NT$230 million. Banana farmers in Qishan, Kaohsiung, suffered an average loss of 30% to 50%. Pingtung lemon production was cut in half due to high temperatures this year, and the storm caused orchards to become inundated. Water, subsequent fruit drop may make the fruit growers worse. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, as of 5 pm today, the total loss amount was 1.08027 billion yuan. Among the counties and cities with the largest losses, Pingtung County suffered a loss of 354.67 million yuan, accounting for about ...

Source: Agriharvest