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Farmers play a crucial role in the banana production process. They start with essential practices, such as removing dried flowers to enhance air circulation and ensure sunlight can penetrate the foliage. This step is vital for healthy banana growth. To further reduce the need for chemical pesticides, bananas are often bagged in blue bags, which help maintain consistent temperature and humidity levels.
When the bananas reach the desired thickness, harvesting begins. Farmers use sharp knives to separate the banana fingers, making careful cuts above the first hand to ensure that all hands are harvested together. A DIY transporting wire system is employed to carry the harvested bananas safely to the main processing unit, minimizing the risk of bruising during transport.