Problem that technology is supposed to solve :

- To address low yield

- Disease Susceptibility

Technical characteristics of the technology :

- Yield Potential 2-2.5 t/ha

- Maturity 85-90 days

- Adaptable to all agro – ecologies in Sierra Leone

Economic characteristics of the technology

- Acquisition cost :

It depends on the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (Reference).

- Economic profitability :

Profit ratio 1:3

i.e If you invest le 10,000.00 in the production of this technology, you will get le 30,000.00.

- Comparative advantage :

High yielding

Limits of the technology :

Slightly Susceptible to rosette disease.

Technical sheet