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Cassava bread initiative can generate N255bn annually – Association

June 15, 2017 0

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria says the revival of the cassava bread initiative is capable of injecting about N255 billion into the country’s economy every year. Mr Joseph Ubah, the Publicity Secretary of the association, said this on Thursday in an interview in Abuja. He said that initiative, which involved the use of composite flour containing …

Economically sustainable seed businesses to transform cassava production in Nigeria

April 10, 2017 0

Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world with a production of about 54 million tons, but its yield per hectare of cassava roots is about 8 tons, less than half of the realizable yields of more than 20 tons per hectare Seed sector professionals have said that businesses selling improved varieties and high quality cassava stems for …