In this way, about 100 tonnes of bananas are produced from one hectare. These bananas sell between Rs 10-15 per kg. Assuming an average price of Rs 12, you will earn Rs 12 lakh. On the other hand, if we remove the cost, you get a profit of Rs 8 lakh. 10 сент. 2021 г.
How much do banana farmers make?
Some banana workers make relatively decent wages but more and more do not because of an accelerating race to the bottom. Unionized banana workers can make $10 a day plus $10 a day in benefits; non-union banana workers make $3 a day, with no benefits.
How many bananas can you get per acre?
One acre of plantain and banana has about 800 – 1,000 plants and the average production varies from 30 thousand fruit units for plantain and 100 thousand fruit units for banana per acre.
How many months does it take to harvest bananas?
Bananas are grown and harvested all year round and are ready to be harvested 8 to 10 months after planting. They are more likely to fruit in warm weather.
What is the value of the banana industry?
Bananas are one of the most consumed and cheapest fruits worldwide: they are the most traded fruit and the fifth most traded agricultural product. The global export value of the banana trade was estimated to be US $8 billion in 2016, with a retail value between $20 and 25 billion.
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