Plantains harvested in Cameroon

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Plantains harvested in Cameroon

STORY: Plantains harvested in Cameroon DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:19 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of plantain plantations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PIERRE SOH, Owner of plantain plantation 3. various of plantain chips 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): PASCAL PAMBRO, Seller of plantain chips STORYLINE: People in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon have been busy harvesting plantains. Abundant in volcanic soil, heat and water resources, the region is suitable for plantains to grow and the crop can be harvested all year round. Growing plantains and producing related products have long been sources of income for the locals. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PIERRE SOH, Owner of plantain plantation "I've been working in this domain for almost 15 years. And I have a team of five workers. It helps us a lot because the plantain is not only consumed here but also delivered to market outside, so we could invest more. It helps build my house, and lets my children go to school wit

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