The cultivation of exotic fruit is growing in Puglia

In the South, and particularly in Puglia, in recent years the interest in the cultivation of exotic fruits such as avocado, mango, Goji berries, along with various other crops typical of tropical countries, such as bananas and limes, has been growing. It is one of the effects of climate change, the consequences of which are particularly evident in agriculture. In the Apulian countryside, from a few hectares destined for the production of tropical fruits, we have reached over 150. In Castellaneta, in the province of Taranto, another 32,000 avocado plants have recently been planted, while in Salento there are 8,000 mango plants and the same number of lime, a product that is also spreading to other southern regions. The first 100% made in Puglia banana crops are also appearing. And the red berries of the Goji plant are already found in large quantities in the region. If we look at domestic consumption, exotic fruit, especially if made in Italy, reserves great business opportunities ...