- Seeking increased government support through financial and technical assistance for research work on how to improve both industry processes and product development.
- Continued threat of the Sigatoka disease and how to control fungus in order to maintain exportable grade bananas.
Related news/websites:
– Lack of Sex Life Threatens Banana Crops, National Geographic
- Stiffer competition in the world market with the emergence and strengthening of other banana-exporting countries such as India and China.
Related news/websites:
– India’s banana exports up by 89% in April-January 2008-2009, freshplaza.com
- Gujarat begins banana exports; ships 1,430 tonnes in April-June, Indian Express
– Maharashtra begins banana export, fruitnet.com
– Banana export pattern, Virtual University for Agircultural Trade
– India produces the most bananas but…, internationaltrade.suite101.com
– More banana exports pushed, Manila Standard Today