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  • Why is palm oil growing in Costa Rica?
  • The expansion of African palm production in Costa Rica can be primarily attributed to economic factors. (4) Palm oil is a globally traded commodity, and its demand has been consistently rising due to its versatile applications in various industries.
  • How did the Costa Rican government promote the cultivation of African palm?
  • Companies such as Palmas del Pacífico and Palma Tica (acquired from United Fruit Company) played significant roles in promoting and expanding the cultivation of African palm in the country. (1) The Costa Rican government actively supported expanding the palm oil industry, considering it a potentially lucrative economic venture.
  • Why is African Palm destroying Costa Rica?
  • The relentless expansion of African palm (Elaeis guineensis) in Costa Rica has unleashed an environmental catastrophe of dire proportions. Driven by insatiable economic motives, this invasive crop has wreaked havoc on once-thriving ecosystems, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
  • Who introduced African palm to Costa Rica?
  • T he introduction of African palm (Elaeis guineensis) to Costa Rica can be attributed to several actors and factors. The first to arrive in the region was The United Fruit Company, which introduced the crop in response to the Panama banana plight of the 1940s.
  • How did the Costa Rican government support the palm oil industry?
  • The Costa Rican government actively supported expanding the palm oil industry, considering it a potentially lucrative economic venture. Government policies, including tax incentives and subsidies, were implemented to encourage the establishment of palm oil plantations and attract investments. (2)
  • Why are palm oil plantations growing worldwide?
  • The expansion of palm oil plantations worldwide can be attributed to its profitability and high yield compared to other vegetable oils. In Costa Rica, the development of African palm farms gained momentum in the 1960s and 1970s. Private companies and small-scale farmers started cultivating African palms to meet increasing demand.