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A new variety of bananas
Dominica
Monday 09 January 2017
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CARDI, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute, at a seminar to present its research, has announced the introduction of a new variety of bananas.
This new variety, FHIA 23, is of great interest and can play an essential role in the production and export of small farms. Previous tests and trials in Saint-Vincent have been convincing. This new variety will be introduced in Dominica where a new abundant harvest is expected.
CARDI is committed to improving the quality of life for people in the Caribbean region through agricultural research and innovation without compromising biodiversity, biosecurity, environmental sustainability and human health. CARDI has offices in the following countries:
Antigua & Barbuda
Barbados
Belize
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
Montserrat
Saint Kitts & Nevis
St Lucia
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Trinidad & Tobago.
