09/03/2024
Cassava Farming in Nigeria – All You Need to Know
Cassava farming is the cultivation and growing of Cassava crop. Cassava is a staple food in Nigeria. Almost everybody in Nigeria consume cassava directly or indirectly. Cassava farming is also one of the most popular farming ventures in Nigeria.
Cassava is grown in all states in Nigeria. You will see cassava farmers anywhere you go in Nigeria. This is to tell you how popular the growing of cassava is in Nigeria.
Delta, Edo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Bayelsa, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Lagos, Ekiti, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Kogi, Kaduna and Abia are some of the largest Cassava producing states in Nigeria.
About 63 million tons of cassava is produced annually in Nigeria (as at 2021).
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Cassava
Cassava known as Manihot Esculenta is a starchy tuber crop widely grown in tropical areas around the world. It is grown widely in Africa, Asia and Southern America.
Nigeria is the world’s largest producer of cassava (Source: Wikipedia). Cassava can be used to produce fufu, garri, and lafun. These are some of the most consumed foods in Nigeria.
Cassava can also be used for the production of ethanol, cassava flour and starch.
How to Cultivate Cassava in Nigeria
Below are the steps to take to grow Cassava or start a Cassava plantation in Nigeria:
Selection of Site for Farmland
Soil Preparation
Picking the Cassava Variety to Plant
Equipment
Irrigation
Climatic Conditions
Planting Cassava Stems
W**d Control
Fertilizer and Manure Management
Management of Pests and Diseases
Harvesting
1. Farmland to use for Cassava Plantation
You can rent a farmland to plant your cassava crop. However, it is better if the farmland is freehold or leasehold.
The farmland should have a fertile soil. The farmland should also be easily accessible so that the cassava produce can be easily evacuated to the market.
