Syria: Tomato cultivation on the decline - banana production in focus
The temperate climate favours the expansion of greenhouses, as there is no risk of frost as in other regions. In addition, the tomatoes grown there are known as a sought-after export product. Recently, according to the Syrian media organisation Enab Baladi, most tomato farmers have switched to growing bananas, as this is more profitable than tomatoes

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