date:Aug 19, 2019
challenge with Panama Disease is that it spreads so easily. It clings to the bottom of boots, farm equipment, and through water. Wandering farm and feral animals can spread it.
But scientists from Australia and the Philippines have worked out ways to slow down the spread of the disease. Drawing on Australian research, they are deploying three techniques: First, boosting biosecurity measures to stop the disease spreading from farm to farm. Second, planting cover crops in between banana plots to