banana 99c a kilo , page-10

Many varieties of banana.
Did you know they are classed as a herb?
Also, nutritionally one of the best sources of potassium and an all around excellent food. Just ask a gorilla, though some human type gorillaz prefer steroids.
In Se Asia, bananas sell for between 30 to as high as 60 cents au per kilo .
Mind you , growing conditions are great -- heavier soils and lots of water.
But australia grows alot of bananas, and there is always a surplus in Asia -- why is the price so high ? Is it a tariff, or are importers making a killing?