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Researchers say Hawaiʻi has the potential to support a domestic garlic production industry despite climate challenges and import competition from the U.S. mainland.
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PODCAST: Lessons from Hawaii’s Successful Battle With The Avocado Lace Bug - Honolulu Civil Beat
PODCAST: Lessons from Hawaii’s Successful Battle With The Avocado Lace Bug
When the invasive avocado pest was first spotted in Hawaii, farmers were worried. But collaboration provided a path forward, and can help combat other threats.
The timing of the avocado lace bug’s arrival in Hawaii couldn’t have been any worse for Daniel Caroll, who was preparing to expand his avocado business from a small plot on the North Shore to a 10-acre farm in Waialua.
“One week I got like at least six emails and text messages from concerned friends and family, like, ‘what are you going to do?’” he said.