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Spain vows to speed up aid to volcano-hit La Palma
Lava has covered almost 900 hectares of land, destroying over 2,000 buildings and many banana plantations.
Sun Oct 24 2021
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Elephant runs amok, causes damage to banana plantations in Gua Musang
The villagers were now afraid to go near, including those who earned their living as rubber tappers.
Sat Apr 03 2021
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Wild elephants destroy banana crops in Gua Musang
Jemau said he had suffered losses estimated at RM10,000 when the wild elephants destroyed 1,000 of the 5,000 banana plants.
Wed Mar 03 2021
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Cash and chemicals: Banana boom a blessing and a curse
The prime minister of Laos has voiced concern over widespread chemical usage on banana plantations.
Tue May 23 2017