Latin American banana farmers seek higher pay amid climate crisis
Producers across the region face significant production losses from extreme weather linked to this year's El Niño event.
At a glance
- Banana producers across Latin America are calling for higher pay to manage climate crisis impacts
- Strong El Niño event is causing extreme weather including high winds, heavy rainfall and drought
- Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic are experiencing significant production losses
- Colombia is a major banana supplier to UK markets where droughts are also predicted
Banana farmers in Latin America are demanding improved compensation to address challenges posed by the climate crisis. Extreme weather associated with a strong El Niño event is already reducing output, with high winds affecting Colombia, heavy rainfall impacting Peru and Ecuador, and drought conditions forecast for the Dominican Republic.
Colombia, a major supplier to UK markets, is among the hardest hit regions. The Fairtrade Foundation has documented the production declines resulting from these weather patterns.
Why it matters
Climate-driven production losses in major banana-producing regions could affect global supply chains and prices for consumers in key markets including the UK.
Original reporting
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