Banana trade rises despite low production

It is the period that banana production has been low; however, the trading has increased.
In the monsoon season, banana trees require a lot of care; as a result, the yield is low. However, the trading is doing well now, according to the Toungoo banana market.
“It is the period that fruits have been scarce. While farmers are struggling to care for trees, despite the low fruit production, the trading is doing well,” said a banana farmer from Toungoo Township.
Bananas available on the market are produced from banana trees left at last year’s plantation. At present, insufficient fruit production has led to the price getting much higher, said farmers.
“Fruit production will be abundant when monsoons end, and trading will be more active. Now, there is production, but there are just a few. These are leftover trees from last year, and they yield fruits now after receiving care,” said a banana farmer from Toungoo. — Thit Taw/ZS