#$%^&*AU2013263747A120140612.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a device for harvesting bananas. Optionally, the device can be used for harvesting the stem of a banana plant. The invention also relates to a method of harvesting bananas, and optionally a method of harvesting banana plant stems using the device.DRAWINGS 0 36 10 34 22 403 3 38 24 12 28 1618 26 Figure 1 36 22 34 30 32 10 40 42 37 38 EE 24 Figure 2