Last weekend, rural producers from the municipalities of Rurópolis, Placas, and Trairão participated in the 1st Symposium and Field Day on banana cultivation, held in Rurópolis, southwest Pará. This event, organized by the Municipal Agricultural Secretariat, aimed to provide practical knowledge and insights into banana farming, a vital crop in Brazil. The expert agronomist Renato Mendes led various lectures and practical classes, sharing valuable information with the attendees about enhancing banana cultivation techniques.

Banana cultivation, as emphasized during the symposium, plays a significant role in Brazil’s agricultural output and culinary diversity. Participants learned about the multifaceted uses of bananas, which can be prepared in several ways, including as chips, in cooking, or beverages like liqueurs and smoothies. The event served not just as an educational platform, but also as an important networking opportunity for farmers to exchange tips and best practices related to banana production.

An important highlight of the symposium was the introduction of a biotechnology laboratory located in Rurópolis, which specializes in the micropropagation of banana plants through the cloning of seedlings. This innovative approach aims to improve the quality and yield of banana crops significantly. Through chemical and physiological processes, the lab is able to produce banana seedlings on a large scale, providing local farmers with better planting material and promoting sustainability in banana production, which could lead to increased economic benefits for the region.