SOURCE: The Star Growers are using the Laos-China Railway to ship bananas from Laos to China, with the speedy means of transport ensuring that the fruit reaches its destination before overripening or going mouldy. In the past the shipment of agricultural produce was problematic because of the long time takenContinue Reading
Chinese companies are seeking to lease 3,200–4,800 hectares of land around Vientiane, the country’s capital, to establish durian plantations, with the ultimate goal of exporting the fruit back to China once official export approval has been obtained.Continue Reading
This is a fact. Bananas resume a top earner among all agricultural products, earning revenue for local development in Laos.Continue Reading
In 2017, the Southeast Asian country earned US$167.9 million from banana exports. The figure dipped to USD 112 million in 2018, but is expected to rise to $168 million in 2019, according to the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The bulk of the crop will be soldContinue Reading
Bananas are expected to be the nation’s highest revenue earner among agricultural exports this year, retaining the top spot achieved last year despite a decrease in exports by value. This year, Laos expects to earn about US$184 million from banana exports, down US$13.8 million compared to last year, the MinistryContinue Reading