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The productivity of the banana sector threatened by El Nino
Ecuador
Tuesday 20 October 2015
FJ
El Niño climate phenomenon that intensifies the rains on the west side of the continent.
This year a superior production of bananas is expected in comparaison to last year.
AEBE ( Asociación de Exportadores de Banano del Ecuador ) estimates that production could exceed the 300 million cartons ( 295 million last year).
But this year these forecasts could be shaken by El Nino . This weather phenomenon could seriously increase precipitation by the end of the year , causing floods plantations and intensification of parasites. Which would have a direct impact on production and the harvested volume.
According to a government study only 27% of plantations in the country are in low flood risk areas , 44% in areas with medium risks and 29% in high-risk areas.
source : revistalideres ec
