Basic info on cassava

We can provide you with the following basic information on the cassava plant and its uses.

Cassava is a very important root crop in Nigeria. There is no ethnic group in Nigeria that does not consume staple foods which are derived from this plant. There is gari, lafun, fufu and even snacks made from fresh boiled cassava tubers.

Cassava takes between 8- 18 months from planting to maturity. It can be processed into the above named foods or sold to industrial end users. the industrial uses of cassava are as follows:
1. Ethanol
2. Cassava flour
3. Cassava Starch
4. Glucose syrup
5. Animal feed

The average yeild from 1 hectare of cassava farm is 15 tons if good management practices are in place and disease resistant species are planted.

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10 Hectare farm acquired

At TTSD farms, we have just acquired a 10 hectare parcel of land to enable us tap into the new cassava policyof the Nigerian government. The government of Nigeria has recently stated that all flour based pastry/confectionery products must contain 40% cassava flour.

This develpment will definitely ensure that all cassava farmers reap great financial rewards from 2012. we at TTSD Ventures will assist all interested farmers set up a reasonable sized farm. Our services will include sourcing of land, labour and planting materials as well as the supervision of the farm until harvest.

Contact 2348038077589 or 2347055268784 for further details or check our website at www.ttsdventures.yolasite.com