Podcast : 10,000 Cassava Stems: A Hectare of Opportunity!

Musical  Break Welcome back to Ayosifamhub, your go-to podcast for all things agriculture and agribusiness! I'm your host, Banjo Famuyuwa, and today, we're diving deep into the world of cassava farming. Specifically, we're talking about planting a whopping 10,000 cassava stems on just one hectare of land. Sounds ambitious? Well, it is, but the potential rewards are significant. Musical  Break Cassava, a staple crop in many African countries,...

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