Cassava has always been a source of income and food for thousands, if not millions, of Nigerians and Africans.

A whopping 90% of Nigerian households eat a cassava product every day, ranging from garri to wheat flour. As the population in Nigeria and Africa grows, the demand for this farm produce grows too, leading to higher income for cassava farmers.

cassava is one of the most important cash crops in the world, and due to this, investing in cassava farming is sure to be a lucrative venture, as long as you have the sufficient training required to get started.

So, we ask ourselves why haven’t more people ventured into cassava farming?

The answer in most cases is "the absence of capital."

Another reason is that the prospective cassava farmers "have no idea on how to start."

But fear not, this is here just for you!.

We are going to run down some basic steps on how to begin a cassava farm.

STEP 1: PICK A GOOD SITE FOR THE FARM

Cassava thrives in thick loamy soil, good rainfall and a warm climate. Picking the right location for your cassava farm is the first and most important part of owning a successful cassava farm.

The ideal farm location for cassava farming is a location with humid/warm climates. This is where cassava grows best. In preparing the land for planting cassava, the land has to be sufficiently drained, since cassava can’t abide by a waterlogged soil. The soil would have to be ploughed thoroughly and drained.


STEP 2: SOIL FERTILITY

The soil’s fertility should be high. A fertile soil will inadvertently lead to a very good harvest. If you choose a good and fertile soil in step 1, you won’t have to worry about this step.

STEP 3: SEED VARIETY

In planting cash crops, the varieties with the highest yield must be coveted. Cassava with high yield includes TME419, TME582, TMS1632, and the vitamin A fortified yellow cassava.
These four different varieties of cassava can give off an average of 25-40 tons of cassava.

Choosing the right variety of cassava can be as tedious as finding the right farmland.
The hack is to know what the cassava is going to be used for after harvest. Is it going to be for human consumption? Do you want it to grow fast? Do you want it to be highly resistant to pests and diseases?

Knowledge of the combination that you desire above will lead you on the path to finding the perfect variety to cultivate.

STEP 4: PLANTING THE CASSAVA

Planting the cassava within the right timeframe and perfect conditions will significantly increase the quality and quantity of harvest.



STEP 5. PLANTING SEASON

The right time for planting Is Early March - April for first Planting Season of Cassava.
Planting the right variety, this Cassava should be ready for harvest by October/November. ( 7-8~months After)

Late planting of Cassava is also recommend time is July - Early September(not exceeding first week of September).

This Cassava should also be Ready for harvest by April/May of Proceeding year(8-9 months After planting)

STEP 6:HOW TO PLANT CASSAVA

To start planting cassava, after the land preparation has been done, you begin planting by:

Ensuring the stems are planted while the soil is wet—preferably at the start of a raining season.

Planting the stems either vertically or slanting.

Pushing the stem deep into the ground, leaving 2 buds above ground level.

Pressing the ridge around the stem. This will make the roots to be developed and properly nourished.

Maintaining the proper cassava spacing, which is usually 1.5 meters.

The best month to begin planting cassava is in April, at the beginning of the raining season.

STEP 7:HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CASSAVA FARM

WEEDING

The recommended schedule for weeding a cassava farm is at the 4th, 8th and 12th week. This is after planting in the first growth phase.

It has been recorded that the best way to control weeds on a cassava farm is to combine hand clearing, with the use of herbicides like atrazine and diuron.

FERTILIZER

Fertilizer should be applied 8 weeks after planting. It should be applied in a ring around a ridge. The fertilizer should not touch the stem or the plant.

STEP8 : HARVESTING CASSAVA

Harvesting cassava is mostly done by hand. It involves lifting the lower part of the stem and dragging the roots from the earth. Ropes may be used to assist in the harvesting process.

Again, cassava is a multipurpose cash crop, used for almost every meal we eat on a daily basis, both man and animal.



STEP 9 :CASSAVA FARM TRAINING



This is a training course that would give you both the theoretical and practical knowledge you would need to become a successful cassava farmer. However, as long as you have an interest in cassava, you are halfway there.

The IMPORTANCE of the CASSAVA FARM TRAINING COURSE is as follows:



1:It would increase your technical know-how in regards to cassava farming.



2: It aids in avoiding unnecessary mistakes.



3: It Increases profit-making potential.


4: Lifetime MENTORSHIP, Credit Facilities plus other Farm input(such as Stem, herbicide at subside rates)

5: Access to Global Market for your Cassava products(including export opportunities and Connection with agro allied industries)

In conclusion, cassava is one of the most important cash crops in the world, and due to this, investing in cassava farming is sure to be a lucrative venture, as long as you have the sufficient training required to get started.

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