Fresh hope grows for Malawi banana farmers after virus attack
WEB14 hours ago · Kayira said farmers were told to plant the new varieties 100 meters away from any banana plantation or orchard, and to immediately uproot and burn any plant showing signs of the disease, which ...
The Human and Environmental Impact of Bananas - One Green …
WEBTell people about the impact bananas are having on the planet, and encourage them to buy local fruits instead. If you have a local Farmer’s Market, head on down there with some friends and...
Land But No Freedom: Debt, poverty and human suffering in the ...
WEBJun 21, 2018 · While many have gained ownership of their land through the government’s land reform programme, they are now locked into contracts with banana buyers that, in Oxfam’s opinion, are grossly unjust. Without action, these one-sided deals will keep banana farmers and their families in debt for generations – while company profits continue to rise.
Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers
WEB7 hours ago · The rise of banana wine in Malawi has been met with enthusiasm from both producers and consumers. At local markets, bottles of banana wine, which sell for $3 (£2.30), are now a common sight, with ...
Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Bananas take around 10 months to grow in Malawi. The rise of banana wine in Malawi has been met with enthusiasm from both producers and consumers. At local markets, bottles of banana wine, which ...
The Many vs. The Mighty: A Story of Small-Scale Banana Farmers
WEBSep 4, 2019 · Cheap bananas have a high cost. In Ecuador, small-scale farmers are taking on Dole and Chiquita to show what it takes to create a truly fair banana.
Bananas are at risk of extinction, but scientists have a plan
WEBAug 16, 2024 · A popular type of banana is facing extinction from a fungal pathogen. The disease Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB) blocks the flow of nutrients to the fruit and makes it wilt.
What We Can Learn From the Near-Death of the Banana
WEBNov 18, 2019 · Desperate for a solution, the world’s banana farmers turned to the Cavendish. The Cavendish was resistant to the disease and fit other market needs: it could stay green for several weeks after...
Fairtrade commits to a better future for thousands of banana farmers
WEBJan 28, 2021 · The new Fairtrade Base Wage means higher wages for thousands of banana workers on Fairtrade certified estates, and a safety net to help them meet their essential needs. Every Fairtrade banana worker will receive at least the Base Wage, regardless of legal minimum wage in their respective country.
Philippine Banana Farmers: Their Cooperatives and Struggle for …
WEBFeb 13, 2020 · Thirty years ago many banana workers in the Philippines made a radical change in their work and lives. They transformed the militant unions they had organized to wrest a decent living from the multinational corporations that control much of the world’s food production.