THE challenge of cassava farming and business in Nigeria

Hello and welcome to this video on “The challenge of cassava business in Nigeria”. Cassava farming is one of the most popular businesses in Nigeria, however, it is not without its challenges. In this video, we will be discussing the challenges that come with cassava farming and how to overcome them.
1. Inconsistent Yield: The cassava plant is prone to diseases and pests which affect its yield. This makes it challenging for farmers to achieve a consistent yield. To overcome this challenge, farmers need to employ proper farming techniques such as using healthy cassava stems, planting at the right time, and using pest and disease-resistant varieties.
2. High Cost of Production: The cost of production for cassava farming can be high due to the cost of inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides, and the cost of labor. To reduce the cost of production, farmers can explore the use of organic fertilizers and pest control methods, as well as mechanizing their farms to reduce labor costs.
3. Lack of Storage Facilities: Cassava roots are perishable and require proper storage to prevent spoilage. However, most farmers in Nigeria do not have access to storage facilities. To overcome this challenge, farmers can explore the use of innovative storage solutions such as hermetic storage bags, or they can collaborate with other farmers to invest in communal storage facilities.
Cassava production is usually faced with myriad of problems ranging from pests and diseases (cassava mosaic disease, cassava bacterial blight, cassava anthracnose disease, cassava bud necrosis, root rots, mealybugs, green mite etc), weather related problems, poor soil, land dilapidation, damage by livestock, danger

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Well done Olugbenga. Thank you for your insight!

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