Rising Costs Choke Banana Sector, Stall Recovery

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 10, 2026 · Originally reported September 9, 2026 by Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

Honduran banana exports remain stuck at around $20 million as fertilizer costs soar 300 percent, driving many farmers to sell their land and quit the business, industry leaders warn.

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