banana production

Banana production in Africa part 5: Harvesting and marketing

Harvesting The right time to harvest bananas is quite important and tricky. It must be when they are swollen and green but before they become ripe (plump and yellow). Do not harvest t...

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15 May 2024 · 2 min read

Banana production in Africa part 4: Controlling weeds and pest control

Controlling weeds and pests in banana production is essential to ensure healthy growth and maximise yields. Here are some methods for weed and pest control: Weed Control: Manu...

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26 Apr 2024 · 3 min read

Banana production in Africa part 3: Desucker, irrigate, and bag for better results

Desuckering of a banana plant means cutting off unwanted shoots from the stems of the mother banana plant. This will increase the banana plant size. Proper watering of the banana plan...

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18 Mar 2024 · 6 min read

Banana production in Africa part 2: Planting and fertilising

A banana does not only taste nice, it also has nutritional value, and banana plants can grow in most African countries. Farmers in Africa can consider planting bananas as an option for i...

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2 Feb 2024 · 4 min read

Banana Production in Africa part 1: Nurturing a fruitful future

Banana production in Africa has become a pivotal force in both local economies and global agriculture. This article explores the significance of banana cultivation on the continent, high...

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20 Dec 2023 · 6 min read