I department of agricultural economics michael okpara university of agriculture, umudike, abia state. I was engaged in csirfood research institute in 2012 to manage the business aspects of one of their flagship projects cassava adding value to africa cava. Starch is mostly used as an input for producing sugar syrups in a process known as controlled enzymatic hydrolysis, which involves the use of either acid or. Data of cassava yield and production were obtained from the. Impact of agribusiness management program on cassava. In ghana, for example, cassava and yams occupy an important position in the agricultural economy and contribute about 46 percent of the agricultural gross domestic product. The crop is produced in 24 of the countrys 36 states. In 1999, nigeria produced 33 million tonnes, while a decade later, it produced approximately 45 million tonnes, which is almost 19% of production in the world. Over the past 30 to 50 years, smallholders in ghana and.
Prospects beyond the farmerus cash crop, cassava is an industrial crop cassava with edible roots high in starch content around 7080% of dry weight is recognized as an important subsistence food crop for an estimated 500 million farmers globally. Prospects for food security and infant nutrition echebiri, r. Cassava production in the volta region records higher. Faustina sakyi, is a very successful ghanian cassava farmer and gari producer.
Apr 25, 2017 top cassava producing countries in the world. Overall overview of cassava production, processing and exports, and its impacts on the environment 1. The only ongoing industrial processing of cassava is for the production of a cassava beer, accounting for over 75% of the current formal supply to industries of. Cassava production in nigeria and the main producing states. Feb 28, 2014 largest cassava farming with processing and modern agriculture in africa, niji farms duration. Department of agricultural economics and agribusiness, university of ghana, legon. About onethird of the total national output comes from the niger delta region where cassava production, processing, and marketing are widespread activities involving small. Pdf cassava cultivation, processing and potential uses. Drc, ghana and nigeria, most of them use only some and not all. Cassava starch production in africa is still very minor but increasing. Cassava market and value chain analysis, ghana case study, final report january 20 cassava market and value chain analysis ghana case study final report anonymised version february 20 ulrich kleih, david phillips, marian tandoh wordey, gregory komlaga natural resources institute, university of greenwich, uk food research institute, accra.
Ghana ranks among the top five cassava producers in africa with an annual average production of. Howeler1 abstract the paper describes research results obtained in the development of improved cultural practices, such as time and method of planting, weed control. Cassava production in ghana depends mostly on the use of low efficiency technology leading to low yields, and increasing market price. The bulk of cassava is produced by smallholder farmers in 0. Summary of market opportunities for cassavabased products in ghana 12. Trends in cassava production and utilization from 1986 to date in ghana and by major cassava producing regions within ghana. Cassava production in nigeria and the main producing states in terms of cassava production, nigeria which is situated in western africa is rated as the worlds largest producer of cassava, while in terms of cassava exports, thailand is rated as the largest exporter of dried cassava. Womens experiences of cassava commercialization in nigeria and malawi. A look at cassava production in nigeria department of library and information science, delta state university, abraka, delta state, nigeria. However, ghanas most popular ways of consuming cassava are fufu from fresh roots, gari and flour as well as starch production for the processing industry. Womens experiences of cassava commercialization in nigeria and malawi lora forsythe1, helena posthumus2 and adrienne martin1 1natural resources institute nri, chatham maritime, united kingdom 2the royal tropical institute kit, amsterdam. The cassava system cropping guide is a practical 64 manual focusing on good agricultural practices for cassava production that promote integrated soil fertility management. Introduction cassava manihot esculenta crantz is the second largest crop production in cambodia after rice.
Jun 17, 2017 note cassava can cope with a poor soil, but not with weeds harvesting and storage most cassava species mature at about 12 months after planting. The significant contraction in international trade so far in 2016 has exposed the high vulnerability of cassava nonfood sectors to developments in markets in which cassava competes, especially maize. The residue generated from cassava processing has a huge potential in biorefinery. Nigeria have increased the production of cassava as a cash crop, primarily for urban markets. We hope this new product will benefit agricultural researchers for bibliographic searches. Have you taken interest in the production and processing of cassava. Cassava is one of the major stable foods in ghana as it supplies large quantities of calories in the diets of ghanaians.
Dec 12, 2016 impact of agribusiness management program on cassava production in ghana. Ghanas cassava in demand for commercial and industrial use. This manual is designed to be both a teaching aid for cassava training sessions and a convenient reference for those involved in the production and posthawest technology of the crop. If you are considering beginning production and processing of your raw cassava start by reading. The economic problems of cassava production agricultural. Cassava chips are often used in production of animal feed or exported, as they are a more stable. Processing and utilisation for a very long time in ghana the. Cassava production and processed products made from. According to that study, the most influential reasons for yield drop include the decline in soil fertility, invasion of pests and diseases, and the use of poor planting materials. Unpredictable weather makes sundrying of cassava unreliable. Cassava production and processing a publication by engineers without borders, cameroon isf cameroon and the. In ghana, over 70% of farmers engage in cassava production, and the sector contributes to about 22% of agricultural gdp. We do major production of high quality cassava flour, cassava chips, starch and maize grits. It also provides information of cassava processing.
In most cases, cassava production in ghana is done by smallscale farmers and the tubers can be boiled and fried to be consumed. High quality dried cassava chips with less than 15 moisture content and 70% starch content. Cassava production in nigeria is a potential successful investment. An illustrated guide for smallholder cassava processors producing gari from cassava. However, over the last five years, there has been a steady growth in demand for commercial and industrial use of new value added cassava products, notably high quality cassava flour, industrial grade cassava flour, high quality cassava chips, starch and wet cake.
Agronomic practices for sustainable cassava production in asia reinhardt h. Iyasere eguono accepted 11 february, 2014 cassava manihot esculenta production is vital to the economy of nigeria as the country is the worlds largest producer of the commodity. Economic importance of cassava production in nigeria. Vankharis limited is an agroprocessing industry in ghana. Cassava production sandy soil light soil clay soil sample wet shaping cassava is an undemanding plant that is happy in a wide range of soils.
Expanded markets for locally produced cassava flours and. Cassava is set to resume its status as one of the fastest expanding food crops, with its production rebounding from last year. Constraints and opportunities for small and medium scale. This can be an additional revenue source as selling refined products often earns greater revenue than raw products. Cassava value chain project nigeria is the largest cassava producer in the world, averaging an annual production of about 35 million metric tons over the last five years. It has wellestablished multiplication and processing techniques for food products and cattle feed. Market opportunities for commercial cassava in ghana. It also explains the geographical distribution of cassava production and utilisation. It is grown mainly by smallholder farmers for food to. Lets explore the opportunities in cassava production and possible areas you can exploit first, an impressive cassava success story from ghana. The long term effect of increased cassava production is reduced famine during droughts, increased economic output, and improved living conditions for kenyans. Case studies of cassava starch and flour processing in other parts of the world, and mass production of cassava chips in ghana for livestock. Cassava market and value chain analysis ghana case study. The estimated total land under cassava production is 900,000 hectares.
They further thank the international institute of tropical agriculture iita for its great commitment to the production of this manual. This manual is designed to be both a teaching aid for cassava training sessions and a convenient reference for those involved in the production and posthawest technology of. This is because there is hardly a nigerian who doesnt consume cassava products. In nigeria, cassava production is welldeveloped as an organized agricultural crop. Cassava manihot esculenta production is vital to the economy of nigeria as the country is the worlds largest producer of the commodity. Cassava can become africas new cash crop cassava is abundant in subsaharan africa, and could be an ideal crop to improve food security for millions of. Fire roll, hand drill, bow drill, and bamboo fire saw duration. Iyasere eguono accepted 11 february, 2014 cassava manihot esculenta production is vital to the economy of nigeria as. Note cassava can cope with a poor soil, but not with weeds harvesting and storage most cassava species mature at about 12 months after planting. These process technologies have contributed to the reduction of postharvest losses in cassava production in ghana. Ghana cassava products supplied by reliable ghana cassava manufacturers and cassava suppliers made in ghana.
Howeler1 abstract the paper describes research results obtained in the development of improved cultural practices, such as time and method of planting, weed control, fertilization, intercropping and erosion control. An illustrated guide for smallholder cassava processors 3 the factory smallholder cassava processing centres or factories play an important role in national food industries and must maintain strict hygiene. Pdf cassava cultivation, processing and potential uses in ghana. Cassava is one of the leading tuber crops that offers the highest production of food energy and is a staple food for millions of households across the globe. It is one of the worlds most important staple food crops and provides a major source of carbohydrate to those who feeds on it. This, thus underscores the need for processing and market expansion. Cassava market and value chain analysis ghana case study final. Cassava can become africas new cash crop working in. It is also a monoecious and predominantly crosspollinating species with viable seeds in the genotypes that flower. Cassava can be processed into so many byproducts, but we will be concerned about garri. This situation exists because of lack of cassava varieties that can yield more starch 75% or more per total dry weight to feed the starch factories. There is also paucity of cassava production specialists, agribusiness experts, processing and, agromachinery experts to provide advice to. Cassava starch in the production of confectioneries cassava starch can be converted to maltotriose and maltose as well as to other modified sugars and organic acids 16. Growing cassava a training manual from production to postharvest adebayo b.
Varieties the following varieties are recommended for their high yield and processing quality. Analysis of incentives and disincentives for cassava in ghana. In some countries of subsaharan africa, cassava is even a staple or a substaple. Her story in the video below is a shining example of the transformational power of this business. Dense vegetation with lots of dead leaves which increase soil fertility as.
Our production capacity for cassava is between500tmonth. The volta region has recorded surpluses in cassava production over the years, mr samuel kofi larbi, regional director, department. Cassava production in nigeria is largely by subsistence farming and nigeria is currently the largest producer of cassava in the world. Cassava is processed in many processing centres and fabricating enterprises set up in the country. Site selection choose an accessible welldrained fertile soil. Cassava can be processed into a variety of products including starch, flour, ethanol, chips, glucose syrup and bread. Sites favourable to growing cassava have the following characteristics. These developmental stages or periods in nigeria are fully discussed below. Mar 28, 20 cassava can become africas new cash crop cassava is abundant in subsaharan africa, and could be an ideal crop to improve food security for millions of people. Cassava starch production in ghana has been successful over the years since many people depend on cassava roots as their main food. Productivity programme waapp aimed at supporting farmers to increase.
Cassava is vegetatively propagated from nodal cuttings stakes in field production systems, while all of the wild species are seed propagated in nature. Nigeria is largest cassava producer in the world fao. Cassava manihot esculenta is a popular crop grown in tropical regions. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. A description of the evolution of cassava development in ghana, which includes the identification of significant interventions that have influenced evolution, including. Cassava, an important food crop in many countries, is produced in the highest quantities in nigeria, followed by thailand and indonesia. Cassava accounts for a daily caloric intake of 30 percent in ghana and is grown by nearly every farming family. Cassava growing for food security in kenya globalgiving. This project has provided additional documentation in a pdf file projdoc. Impact of agribusiness management program on cassava production in ghana. Cassava is one of the most important root crops in africa sixty percent of the population of. Nigeria is largest cassava producer in the world united nations fao january 27, 2015 by chinwe esther leave a comment fao nigeria cassava production is by far the largest in the world.