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1.Highly Profitable Crop-Cassava is more profitable than maize. The gross margins per hector of Cassava is three times higher than that of maize.

2.Ready Market: Cassava is very easy to sell. The domestic market is huge. Cassava is also used for industrial purposes like in baking, making of cardboards, packaging materials, beer, starch, glue, baking and many more. Therefore the market for both cassava and floor is huge.

3.Cassava is drought resistant compared to maize, making it a good for household and national food security.

4.Cassava is easy to store. The crop can be harvested only as needs arise. The surplus can be stored under ground thereby resulting in low post harvest losses.

5.The crop is disease resistant. No need for insecticides, thus cheaper and easy to manage
Can grow almost everywhere, regardless of the soil fertility.

6.Multiple uses-. All parts of the plant are useful. Leaves can be used for vegetables, stems are used for planting, roots or tubers can be used to make floor, chips, or can be eaten raw.

7.Widely consumed in many African regions countries. Staple food in many regions.
Can be processed using the most basic or natural methods like just socking, sun-drying and pounding.

8.Huge demand for both domestic and industrial use.

9.Can be inter-cropped with other crops like millet, maize, groundnuts, and beans.

10.Does not require and chemical fertilizers, making it cheaper to grow.

11.Rich source of starch and carbohydrates, making it a good security crop.

12.Complementarity-Cassava can be consumed together or mixed with other crops. Tates supper with groundnuts, beans. Cassava floor mixed with maize meal tastes better.

13.Huge potential for commercialization- cassava can easily or will soon be a commercial crop given it’s multiple industrial uses like the making of starch, flour, beer etc.

14.Cassava leaves are nutritious with some medicinal properties.

In conclusion, cassava farming presents a plethora of opportunities and advantages that make it a standout choice for both novice and experienced farmers.

Its profitability, ready market, and adaptability to various climates and soil conditions make it an appealing crop for agricultural investment.

Whether you’re considering cassava or any other crop, livestock, or other areas of agriculture, we’re here to guide you.

Our team can help you craft a detailed business plan tailored to your agricultural venture, ensuring you’re well-equipped for success.

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SEED VARIETY

In planting cash crops, the varieties with the highest yield must be coveted. Cassava with high yield includes TME419, TME582, TMS1632, and the vitamin A fortified yellow cassava. These four different varieties of cassava can give off an average of 25-40 tons of cassava.

Choosing the right variety of cassava can be as tedious as finding the right farmland. The hack is to know what the cassava is going to be used for after harvest. Is it going to be for human consumption? Do you want it to grow fast? Do you want it to be highly resistant to pests and diseases?

Knowledge of the combination that you desire will lead you on the path to finding the perfect variety to cultivate.

CROPS THAT CAN BE INTERCROP WITH CASSAVA[sup][/sup]


1. Maize: A Productive Partner for Cassava
Maize is a popular choice for intercropping with cassava, offering numerous benefits that improve productivity and profitability.

By combining these two crops, farmers can make the most of their land while ensuring a steady source of income.

One of the key advantages of intercropping maize is the early income it provides.

Since maize matures much faster than cassava, farmers can generate revenue well before their cassava is ready for harvest.

This staggered income stream helps bridge financial gaps during cassava’s longer growing cycle.

Additionally, maize and cassava utilize different soil layers. While maize draws nutrients from the upper soil, cassava’s deep roots tap into lower levels, minimizing competition and ensuring both crops thrive.

This pairing promotes better pest and disease control by creating a diverse growing environment.

Farmers should carefully plan planting distances and monitor crop growth to achieve optimal results and prevent competition for light and nutrients.


2. Beans: Enriching the Soil and Your Yield
Intercropping beans with cassava is a smart move for farmers seeking to improve soil health and land productivity.

Beans, particularly bush varieties or shorter climbing beans, are a natural complement to cassava.

Beans enhance soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, a process that enriches the soil without the need for synthetic fertilizers.

This creates a fertile environment for cassava, leading to healthier growth and better yields.

Moreover, beans mature quickly, offering an early harvest that provides food or income well before the cassava is ready.

With proper planning, beans can grow alongside cassava without competing for resources like sunlight or space.

This pairing not only boosts productivity but also aligns with sustainable farming practices by reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.

Related: What are the Intra and Inter-row Spacing for Cassava?

3. Dwarf Pigeon Pea: A Resilient Ally
Dwarf pigeon pea is a hardy legume that pairs exceptionally well with cassava. It offers several benefits, including weed control and soil fertility improvement.

The dense ground cover provided by pigeon peas suppresses weed growth by blocking sunlight, reducing the need for herbicides.

At the same time, its nitrogen-fixing ability enriches the soil, creating a nutrient-rich environment for cassava.

The roots of the pigeon pea also improve soil structure, enhancing water retention and reducing compaction, which benefits cassava’s deep-rooted system.

By intercropping with dwarf pigeon peas, farmers can improve both yield and sustainability, making it an invaluable addition to cassava farming.0t potatoes with cassava is an excellent way to optimize land use and ensure sustainable farming.

4.Sweet potato vines grow aboveground, while cassava’s roots extend deep into the soil, reducing competition for resources.

Sweet potatoes mature in just a few months, providing a quick return on investment.

Their sprawling vines also protect the soil from erosion and help retain moisture, creating favorable conditions for cassava.

This combination ensures efficient resource use and higher overall farm productivity.


5. Cowpeas: A Versatile Choice
Cowpeas are another fantastic crop to intercrop with cassava. Known for their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, cowpeas naturally enrich the soil, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.

Cowpeas mature faster than cassava, giving farmers an additional income source early in the season.

Their versatility in the market whether sold fresh or dried further adds their appeal.

By carefully planning planting distances, farmers can ensure that cowpeas and cassava grow harmoniously, improving productivity and profitability.


6. Groundnuts: A Dual-Purpose Companion
Groundnuts, or peanuts, are a practical choice for intercropping with cassava, offering both economic and environmental advantages.

As a legume, groundnuts fix nitrogen in the soil, boosting fertility and supporting cassava growth.

Their shorter growth cycle means farmers can harvest them earlier, providing an additional revenue stream.

Groundnuts also have high market demand, making them a reliable source of income.

By intercropping groundnuts with cassava, farmers can reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers and diversify their income, ensuring long-term sustainability.

ZERO INPUT TECHNOLOGIES TO
INCREASE YIELDS

You can grow cassava using zero input technology.
This does not need chemicals, such as fertilizers and
herbicides, or organic compost.
The zero input method
encourages biological activity in the soil and provides
natural protection from diseases. It can guarantee good
yields, provided that farmers prepare the land well, use
the right varieties, plant at the right spacing and time,
and ensure a weed-free farm.

WHAT DOES ZERO INPUT TECHNOLOGY MEAN?

• Zero input technology is meant to inform resource poor farmers about what they can do to get a good yield when they lack capital to purchase inputs.

• It focuses on how farmers can use their agronomic skills to achieve high yields.
• It proves that the use of chemical inputs is not the only way to promote a good yield.

HOW DO I USE ZERO INPUT TECHNOLOGY FOR A GOOD?

HOW DO I USE ZERO INPUT TECHNOLOGY FOR A GOOD YIELD?

• Choose a good soil with medium fertility and good drainage.

• Avoid stony, clayey or water-logged soils.

• Use a site that has been well maintained.

• Practice minimum tillage in sandy soils to conserve
organic matter, and moisture, and to reduce soil erosion.

.Avoid shallow and hard soils or alternatively,
make ridges or mounds to increase
the topsoil volume per plant for a better
establishment.

• Choose improved varieties with the highest and most stable performance in different locations.

• Select planting materials from healthy cassava plants (10-12 months old) without stem and leaf damage from pests and diseases

• Handle the stems carefully to avoid bruising or damaging the nodes and to improve sprouting. For
example:
– Do not use force when tying the stems in bundles and when loading into vehicles.
– Cut the middle stems into 25cm lengths with 5–7 nodes; middle portions establish better than the tips and basal parts.

• Plant at the right time to ensure healthy sprouting and good crop establishment. Dry season planting is not recommended when the rains stop early or where the water table is low. There will not be enough moisture to allow sprouting and the stems to survive. In general, cassava should be planted when 2 months of soil moisture is expected after planting.

• Plant at the correct spacing. The recommended planting space is 1 m × 0.8 m for non-branching types and 1 m × 1 m for branching types

• Weed the farm early. Early weeding is easier, and prevents weeds from competing with the crop for nutrients, water, light, and space at that important period. If planting early in the rainy season, weed at 4, 8 or 12 weeks after planting. If the rainy season ends before this schedule can be completed, continue weeding during the following rainy season at 6–10 weeks after the rains begin.

Wishing you a beautiful Easter filled with love and laughter!

*IMPORTANT UPDATE*
Be reminded that is Training start *today by 8pm*

*PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING*

1️⃣ This is Practical CASSAVA FARMING TRAINING EXPO. therefore you are to Practice what are going to learn from this training.

2️⃣ The Training Session will be Presented in:
✓Writing Format
✓Pictorial Format( Visual & Video)
✓Voice Note.
✓Example and Demonstration Farms.

This is to ensure good Understanding and Illustration of Practical Step to Take.

3️⃣ There Will be Time For Everyone to Ask question at the end of the Session each day. Therefore the group will be open immediately after the Training Session each day.

4️⃣ This Practical CASSAVA FARMING TRAINING will at the end
Provide Mentorship & Consultation to assist Trainees in setting-up their Farms, so put in your best in the Training Session.

5️⃣ The Trainees will also be Assisted with the Following:
✓ 50 bundles of TME 419 stem.
✓Herbicide - Post-emergence.

6️⃣ The PRACTICAL CASSAVA FARMING TRAINING MANUAL Which has Trained More than 500 Person is already in E- Book Pdf Format it will available for Purchase at the End of the Training Session.

We are Ready For you* .
See you in Class Tonight
*Time: 8pm*

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CASSAVA PROCESSING AND MARKETING

Farmers are advised to process the raw material (cassava roots) locally into food products or sell to large-scale cassava processing factories.

Storing raw cassava roots after harvest is not encouraged because it is laborintensive and effective for only a limited time.

The IITA cassava value chain unit links farmers to cassava processing factories such as the MATNA Foods Company Limited, Ogbese-Akure, Ondo State, Nigerian Starch Mills Limited, Uli-Ihiala, Anambra State, and EKHA Agro, a Glucose Syrup producing factory, Ogun State.

BENEFITS OF CASSAVA PROCESSING:

*️⃣Increased Value:
Processing adds value to cassava, leading to higher profits for producers.

*️⃣Product Diversification:
Processing allows for the creation of a wider range of products, including those for human consumption and industrial use.

*️⃣Food Security:
Cassava processing can contribute to food security by providing a reliable source of carbohydrates and other nutrients.

*️⃣Economic Opportunities:

The cassava processing industry can create employment and income opportunities, particularly in rural areas.

Examples of Cassava by Products:

*️⃣ Garri :

A popular staple food in many parts of Africa, made by fermenting and frying cassava flour.

*️⃣ Chips: Dried and fried cassava slices, a common snack and side dish.

*️⃣ Flour : Ground cassava, used for various cooking and baking applications.

*️⃣ Starch: Extracted from cassava, used in food and industrial applications like textiles and paper.

*️⃣ Ethanol : Used as a biofuel in Brazil.

Other products : Industrial caramel, glucose, and other products made from cassava.

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