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In recent years banana plantations have played an increasingly important part in the Philippine economy, particularly in Mindanao. According to the Department of Trade and Industry, bananas comprise about 60 percent of the income from the exports in the Southern Mindanao.


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Local banana industry faces serious problems

September 9, 2001 - 12:00am

While banana growing remains one of the more lucrative ventures in agriculture, recent developments indicate that the local banana industry will be facing some serious challenges which can threaten its viability....

Agriculture