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Banana Farms Underwater in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s banana farms are drowning in trouble as relentless rains flood key growing regions like Matina and Guácimo, submerging fields for days. The damage won’t show up immediately—up to three months of hidden stress could follow, with weather forecasts warning of more rain and heat ahead. That combo creates the perfect storm for deadly diseases: black sigatoka, which starves plants by destroying leaves, and Moko, which spreads through floodwaters, wilting crops and ruining fruit. Farmers scramble to clear drains and treat plants while government groups like Corbana roll out emergency…
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