In today's rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, cassava farmers face numerous challenges, from climate change to market fluctuations. To navigate these complexities, access to reliable information and support is essential. Agricultural extension services provide that crucial link. Breakdown of the key benefits: Technology Transfer: Extension agents introduce farmers to the latest advancements in cassava cultivation, including improved...
Cassava, a staple food crop in many tropical regions, is gaining increasing attention as a versatile and sustainable resource for a variety of products. With its high starch content and adaptability to different climates, cassava offers exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to build a green and profitable business. Why Cassava Processing is a Green Business Cassava processing can be considered a green business for several reasons:...
Cassava is a vital crop in Nigeria, contributing significantly to food security and livelihoods. However, post-harvest losses due to spoilage and inefficient processing methods pose a significant challenge. Integrating renewable energy solutions into cassava processing offers a transformative approach, reducing losses, creating jobs, and boosting income for processors and communities. The Challenge: Post-Harvest Losses and Inefficient...
Smallholder rural farmers in Kwara state, especially, women farmers, have opportunities to reduce post-harvest loss and improve their economic growth when they embrace Information Communication Technology (ICT) in their farming activities. Speaking with in Ilorin, Kwara state capital on Sunday, an agricultural entrepreneur and co-founder of Ayosifam Integrated Service Ltd, Funmilayo Esther Famuyiwa, said that women farmers and youth would be...
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), World Food Programme (WFP), and World Trade Organisation (WTO) want urgent action to address the global food crisis. FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu; IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva; WBG President, David Malpass; WFP Executive Director, David Beasley, and WTO Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala issued a joint statement on...
