Cassava grows very well in many parts of West Africa Such as Ghana, Senegal, Benin Republic, Nigeria, and Cameroon. The brazilians also understand the importance of cassava farming for tapioca production.
The industrial processing of cassava in Nigeria holds much potential for successful investment.
The harvest is increasingly attracting attention of serious business folks, and processing companies are gradually beginning to spring-up all around the nation. we also understand how valuable cassava is to Nigerians generally concerning intake. Cassava takes the significant portion of our everyday food. production of cassava and its products become inevitable.
Step-by-step guide to begin casssava farming company:
Select Website For Your Cassava Farming
For Cassava plantation, it’s very important to go for an accessible well-drained fertile ground. You are able to take sample of this soil in which you would like to begin your own cassava farming into the IITA to help ascertain whether the land is acceptable for high yield.
Most forest land within the South West are proven to be quite fertile for cassava farming, so it’s necessary to further confirm in other to make sure of your investment.
Pick On Cassava Varieties
For great cassava production, these varieties are recommended because of their high yield and processing quality: TMS 30572, NR 8082, NR8083, TMS 4(2) 1425, TMS 81/00110, TMS 92/0326. An extra 10 varieties are in the process of being released. Check from the cassava manufacturing specialists in Ibadan.
Land Preparation And Planting
An entire herbicide — Round up (a glyphosate) ought to be put on the land in which you would like to plant your own cassava in the speed of 4–5 l/ha 10 days prior to land preparation. For cost effectiveness and optimal plant population of your cassava , mechanization and planting on ridges are advised.
Planting and planting material
1. Cassava Planting begins in April and could be stretched to October.
2. The number of cassava advocated for 1 ha is 60 packs of cassava stem.
3. Keep 100 percent cassava planting speed by replacing dead or nonviable stems.
Post-planting marijuana control.
Where an entire herbicide wasn’t utilized before soil preparation for cassava plantation, it’s suggested that a discerning pre-emergence herbicide be implemented within three days following planting. Five liters of Primextra is advocated /ha.
Fertilizer:
Apply fertilizer at a ring, 6 cm wide and 10 cm in the plant or air with caution round the cassava plant, ensuring the fertilizer doesn’t touch the cassava leaves or stem.
Yield
Cassava Yield of 25 t/ha and over could be accessed with good agronomic practices and direction.
Therefore, every measure has to be taken seriously in the practice of planting your own cassava.
