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But they had to be extra careful to maintain the quality of their produce, where the work begins from land preparation to planting of the bulbs, protecting the banana bunches from the effects of strong winds and pest infestations, including extreme weather conditions. And when harvest time came, the MGMPC workers had to pick, sort, pack, and maintain the quality of the bananas until they reached their export destinations.
Damage to agricultural crops due to weather disturbances can be prevented or minimized with the proper application of farm inputs, like organic fertilizers and other related products. Plants sprayed with APFF are more resistant to diseases and other stresses in the field like drought or flooding. When sprayed, it effectively adheres to the plant’s surface and provides quick supplementation. APFF boosts the growth and productivity of banana plants and other crops like rice, corn, vegetables, fruit trees, and ornamentals.
This appeared in Agriculture Monthly’s June 2018 issue.