The technology of the high-yielding and disease-tolerant banana hybrid Kabana 6H (NARITA 7) addresses key challenges in banana production, especially in regions prone to disease and variable climatic conditions. By enabling farmers to achieve higher and more stable yields, it contributes to food security, poverty reduction, and the economic empowerment of women. Additionally, it promotes climate change adaptation and sustainable agricultural practices, supporting the sustainable development goals and creating new opportunities for employment and income in rural areas.

To integrate the high-yielding and disease-tolerant banana hybrid Kabana 6H (NARITA 7) into your project, consider the following key points:

• Collaboration: Partner with breeders and agricultural research institutions to select improved banana varieties tailored to specific growing conditions in target areas.

• Cultivar Selection and Adaptation: Identify appropriate cultivars for specific climatic conditions, production targets, and market demands.

• Training and Capacity Building: Establish local training hubs for seed multipliers on macro-propagation and distribution of healthy plantlets. Train farmers on good agronomic practices to maximize yield and disease resistance.

• Planting Material: Estimate the required quantity of planting materials for all the farmers, considering the range of 1111 plants per hectare. Use clean planting materials generated from in vitro tissue culture (micropropagation) or on-farm macropropagation to optimize performance.

• Cost: Budget for production inputs and labor, with a minimum requirement of USD 2,542 per ha. Factor in delivery costs to the farmers site and any relevant import clearance and duties. 
• Outreach and Materials: Develop communication materials such as pamphlets, fact sheets, videos, and radio broadcasts to raise awareness and support the adoption of the technology.