Clemson University scientists have secured a $1.2 million Gates Foundation grant to develop innovative hydroponic technology ...

We’ve all grabbed a banana on the go and thought nothing of it. But what if this everyday fruit disappeared from grocery stores? It sounds dramatic, but it’s a real possibility: The Cavendish banana, ...

SYDNEY - An outbreak of a feared disease affecting banana plants has been confirmed on an Australian farm, raising worries over the outlook for the country's $420 million industry. The so-called ...

The Philippines has reclaimed its position as the world’s second-largest banana exporter, the Department of Agriculture said ...

Tuesday midmorning at Dololo Dokatu village in Marsabit. Seeds of Gold meets Qabale Bonaya and Guyo Dida in their banana plantations. The duo cannot hide their excitement about eating the fruits from ...

Dan Koeppel’s 2009 book, "Banana", tells us much about this ubiquitous, yellow staple. He covers the science, biology and agriculture. And, as in other recent, single-named books such as "Salt" and ...

THE Philippines reclaimed its position as the world’s second-largest banana exporter in 2025 after shipments rose 26 percent ...

African banana exports rose 5% to 753,000 tonnes in 2025, according to FAO estimates. Ghana recorded the fastest growth, increasing exports 27.72% to 129,000 tonnes. Cameroon saw exports fall 4% to ...

Costa Rica’s agricultural sector has experienced several problems this year. Although, in general terms, the country’s economic activity continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in 2023, this ...

The Philippines reclaimed its position as the world’s second-largest banana exporter in 2025 after shipments climbed to 2.925 million metric tons, a 26 percent& ...

MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off its return as the world’s second-largest banana exporter, the Philippines is expanding its ...