Andhra's Banana Export To Gulf Grows By 40K Metric Tons Since 2016

Andhra Pradesh's export of bananas has skyrocketed as the figures grew from 246 metric tons in 2016-17 to 45,000 metric tons in 2019-20. While Andhra’s growth-engine crop has reached the Gulf countries including UAE, Bahrain and Egypt, the state’s horticulture department cites enhanced value-chain development behind this. Reportedly, adoption of modern agriculture methods like tissue culture cropping, drip irrigation and the Kisan Rail helped farmers in achieving the feat.