There’s no cure for a fungal disease that could potentially wipe out much of global banana production. Widespread adoption of cement paths, disinfection stations, and production strategies could net 3 ...

Though there are many varieties of bananas, the Cavendish is the variety preferred by export chains. However, this banana does not have seeds, which means that a significant majority of the bananas on ...

Climate change could slash the area suitable for banana production in Costa Rica by 60% by 2080, threatening one of the country’s key agricultural sectors, according to a study published in Nature ...

A stroll around the Imenti area in Meru reveals swathes of lush green farms where banana plantations are flourishing alongside the region’s traditional crop, miraa (khat). As farmers increasingly ...

Climate change is rapidly reducing the ability of banana producers to supply one of our favourite fruits. New research from the University of Exeter, published in Nature Food, has found it will be ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 7, 2024) Organic banana production is significantly more conducive to microbial decomposition than its chemical-intensive counterparts in the Caribbean nation of ...

Sarfraz from Quetta receives the Discover Natural Fibre Initiative Award at competition held during Heimtextil expo ...