Author : Qaim, Matin

Summary : In summary, TC technology is likely to bring about considerable aggregate welfare growth in the Kenyan banana sector. Potential yield and income gains for the poorest farmers are even higher than those for the relatively richer and larger farms. Yet, due to the high additional cost outlays associated with the technology, the small farms particularly are facing the most severe adoption constraints. Providing this group with appropriate access to the technology will require a major institutional effort. it must not be forgotten, though, that in addition to the direct TC impacts - for which quantifying was tried - the establishment of viable technology distribution channels within the project will also facilitate future innovation developments. For instance, the international availability of transgenic banana varieties with resistance to major biotic stress factors is expected in the next 10 years. The project opens up avenues for the quick introduction of such biotechnologies that are most promising, especially for resource-poor producers.