The ongoing trade dispute between Malawi and Tanzania has left local fruit sellers, particularly those relying on banana sales, grappling with low supplies and rising prices. Enock Dayton, a banana seller from Lilongwe, recalls the devastation of the banana bunchy top disease that led to a significant decline in local production years ago. With imports from Tanzania halted, the already struggling economy and food security related to bananas are further challenged. Organizations like the FAO are attempting to revitalize banana farming, but immediate solutions are needed to address current supply issues.
'The trade dispute has affected our ability to source bananas from Tanzania, leaving us to struggle with less supply and higher prices for consumers.'
'Bananas are crucial to our economy and food security, making it imperative for us to find solutions to revive local production and resolve trade issues.'
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