This preventive measure is carried out in Peru at the disinfection stations installed in the town center of Jíbito, in Sullana, and at the entrance to the province of Paita; in compliance with international regulations, to prevent the spread of the Fusarium TR4 pest. SENASA's technical staff fumigates the outside of cargo vehicles, mainly the tires, to reduce the risk of the fungus being transferred. As is known, the mobilization of contaminated soil is considered an important means of dispersion of the pest, so disinfecting tires is an essential biosecurity measure.

In the past decade, greenhouse banana production has become increasingly popular in Mugla, southwestern Turkey, due to low production costs, Daily Sabah has reported. Harvest time lately started in greenhouses on an area of approximately 120 hectares. This year, the banana growers of Mugla expected a total yield of 9,000 tonnes, the newspaper said. It reported: "In the Southern Aegean region, on the coastline where the Mediterranean climate is dominant, bananas are cultivated in greenhouses in locations with microclimate characteristics, especially in the districts of Seydikemer, Fethiye, Dalaman, and Milas.

As the world continues to experience the effects of climate change, Chiquita is reaffirming its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through sustainable agriculture practices. The brand has implemented various farm rejuvenation and reengineering practices through its “Farmers’ Code,” an arm of Chiquita’s “Behind the Blue Sticker” strategic vision that aims to improve efficiency, increase yield, and reduce yield Chiquita’s environmental impact while ensuring optimal Chiquita banana quality.

Fyffes swung into a record loss of almost €170 million last year. It was forced to take hefty impairment charges against its melon and mushroom businesses amid the Covid-19 pandemic and group restructuring. The Dublin-based - but Japanese-owned - company also disclosed in its latest annual report, filed with the Companies Registration Office recently, that its long-standing executive chairman David McCann and finance director Tom Murphy shared €7.46 million in exit payments they left the company last year.