Banana production in Panama that United Brands would expand its production in Panama because bananas could be produced more cheaply in Costa Rica and Ecuador. The history of banana production in Panama virtually coincides with that of United Brands, which has been in Panama since 1899. The company built railroads, port facilities, and storage areas for the processing and export of bananas. In the 1930s, a disease seriously curtailed banana production. In the 1950s disease resistant plants were developed, and production increased rapidly. In the early 1970s, a "banana war" erupted when banana-producing countries disagreed among themselves and with United Brands about an export
The Crop financial hole. Blade and his best mate, Wack (Rhys Muldoon), set about growing their crop of weed on a property owned by the father of his girlfriend but they soon get caught in a bind between crooked cops and a ruthless moneylender. Despite starring heartthrob Craig Owen (also of 1990's football fame), the film was a disastrous flop. "The Crop" received numerous poor reviews. and only grossed $208,739 (AUD) at the box office in Australia. "The Crop" received the prize for 'Best International Feature Film' at the New York International Film Festival in 2005. The Crop The Crop is a