Considering planting 10,000 cassava stems on a single hectare of farmland, proper spacing is crucial for maximizing yield, even without using fertilisers. Here's a breakdown of the recommended approach: Standard Spacing: 1 meter x 1 meter: This is the most commonly recommended spacing for cassava cultivation. It creates a grid pattern, ensuring each plant has adequate access to sunlight, water, and nutrients present in the soil. This spacing...
Cassava is a staple food crop in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa, South America, and Asia. It is a root vegetable that is high in carbohydrates and can be used to make a variety of dishes, including fufu, tapioca, and gari. There are two main ways to propagate cassava: by seed and by stem cuttings. Cassava seeds are small and round, and they are typically black or brown in colour. Cassava stem cuttings are pieces of cassava stems...
The Unfair Reality for Rural Cassava Farmers. I witnessed firsthand the stark imbalance at the cassava market. Farmers, who endure months of labor and investment, are stripped of their rightful earnings. Middlemen, who contribute nothing to cultivation, pocket substantial profits – ₦10,000 per pickup load, or ₦5,000 for smaller vehicles. After transportation costs and the middleman's cut, farmers receive a fraction of the value they...
