Heavy Rains and Flooding Strain Costa Rica’s Banana Exports

Heavy Rains Put Costa Rica’s Banana Farms Under Growing Pressure

Heavy rain, flooded fields and the spread of a damaging plant disease are putting growing pressure on Costa Rica’s banana farms, particularly in the Caribbean region. Some plantations have remained underwater for as long as 36 hours following recent downpours. The hardest-hit areas include Matina, Guácimo, Siquirres, Pococí, Limón, Talamanca, the Valle de la Estrella […] The post Heavy Rains Put Costa Rica’s Banana Farms Under Growing Pressure appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica New...

By The Tico Times