Cassava Enterprise Development Project in Nigeria,Small-scale Cassava Processing and Vertical Integration of the Cassava Sub-sector in Southern and Eastern Africa,Utilization of Cassava Chips in Animal Feed in the ECA Region
This document outlines the work plan for 2009 to develop sustainable chickpea seed production and delivery systems through the TL II & Treasure Legumes (IFAD) chickpea project. Key activities include producing 40 tons of high quality foundation seed, developing irrigation capacity, involving NGOs and community groups in seed production and distribution, training 150 seed producers, evaluating seed delivery strategies, identifying constraints and opportunities to seed systems, and establishing variety, seed and market information platforms and farmer marketing groups. The work plan is aimed at increasing availability and quality of chickpea seed through partnerships between national agricultural research institutions and other stakeholders.
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Business oriented farmers' cooperatives can play a key role in agricultural transformation and participatory research in Cameroon in the following ways:
1. They can help organize farmers, disseminate technologies, improve marketing efficiency, diversify farmer incomes, provide credit, and advocate for supportive policies.
2. As private enterprises owned by members, cooperatives can link production with supply chains and transfer knowledge to farmers through participatory approaches.
3. STCP aims to support cooperatives and empower farmers by improving cocoa production, diversifying incomes, linking social and technical messages, and taking a supply chain approach that considers production, marketing, and farmer organization.
This document outlines the work plan for 2009 to develop sustainable chickpea seed production and delivery systems through the TL II & Treasure Legumes (IFAD) chickpea project. Key activities include producing 40 tons of high quality foundation seed, developing irrigation capacity, involving NGOs and community groups in seed production and distribution, training 150 seed producers, evaluating seed delivery strategies, identifying constraints and opportunities to seed systems, and establishing variety, seed and market information platforms and farmer marketing groups. The work plan is aimed at increasing availability and quality of chickpea seed through partnerships between national agricultural research institutions and other stakeholders.
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Impact and adoption of CA in Africa: a multi-scale and multi-stakeholder anal...Joanna Hicks
This document discusses the multi-scale and multi-stakeholder analysis of the impact and adoption of conservation agriculture in Africa by the CA2Africa project. The project aims to better understand the limited adoption of CA in Africa through case studies and analysis of past experiences. It examines adoption at farm, local, and regional scales using both quantitative and qualitative tools. Major constraints to CA adoption identified include long-term yield benefits versus immediate costs, strong trade-offs with other farm and off-farm activities, poor input markets, the knowledge-intensive nature of CA, and need to tailor CA to diverse environments and farmers.
Business oriented farmers' cooperatives can play a key role in agricultural transformation and participatory research in Cameroon in the following ways:
1. They can help organize farmers, disseminate technologies, improve marketing efficiency, diversify farmer incomes, provide credit, and advocate for supportive policies.
2. As private enterprises owned by members, cooperatives can link production with supply chains and transfer knowledge to farmers through participatory approaches.
3. STCP aims to support cooperatives and empower farmers by improving cocoa production, diversifying incomes, linking social and technical messages, and taking a supply chain approach that considers production, marketing, and farmer organization.
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LIVELIHOODS ECONOMIC GROWTH
Genomics tools for discovery and tagging of genes can enhance the efficiency of breeding.CMD gene tagging,Marker Screening/genotyping,Resistance Gene Analogs (RGA),Tools for Hybrid Verification,TILLING in the Lab:
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This document provides an overview of the CRP4: Agriculture for Improved Nutrition and Health program. It has 5 main components: 1) Nutrition-Sensitive Value Chains, 2) Biofortification, 3) Control of Agriculture-Associated Diseases, 4) Integrated Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health Programs, and 5) Informing Policy and Decision making. The program aims to improve nutrition and health of poor people through shaping agriculture. Key partners include CGIAR centers like IFPRI, ILRI, and national agricultural research organizations. The anticipated 2011 budget is $58.8 million. IITA is well aligned to contribute to components on biofortification, food safety, and water-related
Enhancing nutritional quality and productivity,Increased resistance to insects (flower thrips) and diseases (Sigatoka and nematodes),Enhancing resistance to Striga hermonthica through introgression of genes from wild species and landraces,Enhancing drought tolerance in cowpea
Increasing economic opportunities through sustainable and competitive cassava production, processing, marketing and enterprise development.
Reduce the impact of virulent cassava mosaic disease
Increase the productivity of cassava
Develop and expand post-harvest processing and marketing
Conservation Agriculture in Haryana India: Past Experiences & Future Plans
Ashok Kumar Yadav, Director General (Agriculture), Government of Haryana, India
Bharat R Sharma, L. Rebelo, G. Amarnath, I. Miltenburg
5th CRS ICT4D Conference
This presentation is based on the initial results of an IWMI-lead Project "Use of Smart ICT for Weather and Water Information and Advice to Smallholders in Africa". The 3-year project (2011-2014)is funded (US$ 1.8 m) by IFAD and jointly implemented by IWMI, eLeaf-The Netherlands and a number of national partner institutions in Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan and Mali.
1. The document discusses CIAT's focus on reaching end-users (REU) through its research to maximize impact.
2. Examples show that CIAT has tested new partnerships, market innovations, and production models for beans in 24 countries, reaching over 8 million households. For agro-enterprise, uptake of CIAT research led to major partner changes and more effective collaboration across over 30 countries.
3. CIAT's REU work has led to new organizational models for science, policy changes, refocusing on end-user types, and scaling processes - with massive results on the ground in terms of people and incomes reached. This goes beyond just "delivery" to shape research and funding.
Reaching End-Users: Facts for helping CIAT move forward on strategic program ...CIAT
- CIAT has recognized a core value in reaching end-users through its research to advance impact.
- REU research at CIAT has tested new partnership and market innovations for bean seed systems that reached over 8 million households across 24 countries in 5 years.
- Agro-enterprise REU challenges led to uptake of CIAT research outputs and business models, major organizational changes in over 30 partner countries, and more effective collaboration between development and research agencies.
- REU research has developed new organizational models for science for impact, influenced policies, refocused on end-user types, and scaled impacts globally through extensive partner networks and country programs.
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This document discusses research efforts to increase cassava productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa for food security and potential biofuel applications. It outlines cassava production in Nigeria, progress in cassava breeding for higher yields and disease resistance, and opportunities to close the yield gap. Future directions include assessing biofuel technologies, identifying appropriate biofuel targets, and capitalizing on cassava trait diversity through breeding while prioritizing food and industrial uses in SSA. International research networks can help optimize investments in cassava research.
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Research-for-Development at IITA.Adoption and impact assessment(AIA) research at IITA.Recent Achievements by the Integrated Cassava Project (ICP) - Multiplication and distribution strategies for cassava planting materials,Assessment of spread and impact of 40 CMD(cassava mosaic disease) resistant germplasm in Nigeria
Yes, most village processing groups are processing regularly. Out of a total of 23 village processing groups in the southern zone of Tanzania, 17 (74%) were found to be processing regularly in 2009. While 6 groups (26%) were not processing regularly, the majority had established regular processing.
The document summarizes seed production and marketing efforts in Kenya and Ethiopia between September 2008 and February 2009. Key points include:
1. Over 128 metric tons of seed for drought-tolerant varieties were produced by partners in both countries, exceeding initial targets.
2. Seed was marketed through various approaches including agro-dealers, open markets, and farmer-to-farmer exchange, with over 225,000 customers reached.
3. Lessons highlighted the importance of decentralized seed production and diversifying partnerships to ensure stable and accessible seed supply, especially for marginal areas.
Use of It in Agriculture. There are several examples but for example one is addressed. For another green revolution IT is must and farmers should be educated.
23 25 jan 2013 csisa kathmandu overview eup bihar dr malikCSISA
The document provides an overview of activities in the Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh hubs (EUPH) of the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) project. It discusses crop production systems, hub domains, partnerships between organizations, challenges faced, and opportunities for improving yields and incomes. Priority interventions are identified for rice, wheat, and cropping systems that target higher productivity, water savings, profits, and sustainability through techniques like laser land leveling, direct seeded and hybrid rice, zero tillage, and intensification through triple cropping and intercropping.
CAADP: MAIN FEATURES & PRINCIPLES,Logical Framework of ReSAKSS(Regional Strategic Analysis Knowledge Support System),ACHIEVEMENTS STRATEGIC ANALYSIS- Policy and Investment Options,TRENDS IN AGRICULTURE AND
LIVELIHOODS ECONOMIC GROWTH
Genomics tools for discovery and tagging of genes can enhance the efficiency of breeding.CMD gene tagging,Marker Screening/genotyping,Resistance Gene Analogs (RGA),Tools for Hybrid Verification,TILLING in the Lab:
A Novel High throughput Reverse Genetics Technology for Detection of Mutation,Marker for pro Vitamin A carotenoids -cassava and Maize,Soybean diversity and mapping
This document provides an overview of the CRP4: Agriculture for Improved Nutrition and Health program. It has 5 main components: 1) Nutrition-Sensitive Value Chains, 2) Biofortification, 3) Control of Agriculture-Associated Diseases, 4) Integrated Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health Programs, and 5) Informing Policy and Decision making. The program aims to improve nutrition and health of poor people through shaping agriculture. Key partners include CGIAR centers like IFPRI, ILRI, and national agricultural research organizations. The anticipated 2011 budget is $58.8 million. IITA is well aligned to contribute to components on biofortification, food safety, and water-related
Enhancing nutritional quality and productivity,Increased resistance to insects (flower thrips) and diseases (Sigatoka and nematodes),Enhancing resistance to Striga hermonthica through introgression of genes from wild species and landraces,Enhancing drought tolerance in cowpea
Increasing economic opportunities through sustainable and competitive cassava production, processing, marketing and enterprise development.
Reduce the impact of virulent cassava mosaic disease
Increase the productivity of cassava
Develop and expand post-harvest processing and marketing
Conservation Agriculture in Haryana India: Past Experiences & Future Plans
Ashok Kumar Yadav, Director General (Agriculture), Government of Haryana, India
Bharat R Sharma, L. Rebelo, G. Amarnath, I. Miltenburg
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This document discusses research efforts to increase cassava productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa for food security and potential biofuel applications. It outlines cassava production in Nigeria, progress in cassava breeding for higher yields and disease resistance, and opportunities to close the yield gap. Future directions include assessing biofuel technologies, identifying appropriate biofuel targets, and capitalizing on cassava trait diversity through breeding while prioritizing food and industrial uses in SSA. International research networks can help optimize investments in cassava research.
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This document outlines an objective to implement low-cost technologies to produce clean seed cassava and yam at small farmer levels in Colombia. The PBA Foundation and CORPOICA collaborated on participatory research and developing business plans. CIAT provided technical support for scaling up seed systems using low-cost methods. Outcomes included small farmers integrating into biotechnology activities, producing high quality planting material, and increasing profits. Technical meetings were held and a rural laboratory and bioreactor systems were established. The alliance aims to extrapolate this to other crops and regions while ensuring continuous feedback to adapt technologies.
Research-for-Development at IITA.Adoption and impact assessment(AIA) research at IITA.Recent Achievements by the Integrated Cassava Project (ICP) - Multiplication and distribution strategies for cassava planting materials,Assessment of spread and impact of 40 CMD(cassava mosaic disease) resistant germplasm in Nigeria
Yes, most village processing groups are processing regularly. Out of a total of 23 village processing groups in the southern zone of Tanzania, 17 (74%) were found to be processing regularly in 2009. While 6 groups (26%) were not processing regularly, the majority had established regular processing.
The document summarizes seed production and marketing efforts in Kenya and Ethiopia between September 2008 and February 2009. Key points include:
1. Over 128 metric tons of seed for drought-tolerant varieties were produced by partners in both countries, exceeding initial targets.
2. Seed was marketed through various approaches including agro-dealers, open markets, and farmer-to-farmer exchange, with over 225,000 customers reached.
3. Lessons highlighted the importance of decentralized seed production and diversifying partnerships to ensure stable and accessible seed supply, especially for marginal areas.
Use of It in Agriculture. There are several examples but for example one is addressed. For another green revolution IT is must and farmers should be educated.
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This document summarizes research on the impacts of agricultural research investments in several countries. It finds that adoption of improved wheat varieties in Syria led to substantial poverty reduction. Supplementary irrigation techniques in Syria increased farm profits and value of conserved water. Alley cropping of shrubs in dry lands in Morocco and water harvesting techniques in Jordan had positive economic returns. The document also analyzes trends in total factor productivity growth across countries in North Africa and West Asia using a Malmquist index.
This document summarizes a study assessing IITA's participation in cassava processing activities in Nigeria. The study collected data from 952 households and 143 processors in 74 villages across 14 states. It finds that while gari remains the most popular cassava product, villages with IITA interventions saw greater adoption of improved cassava varieties and processing technologies like odorless fufu and HQCF. The study aims to analyze the impact of IITA's cassava research and development activities on households, businesses, and the broader sector using descriptive statistics, econometric models, and by comparing intervention and non-intervention sites. Future work will explore complementarities between new varieties and processing and conduct production cost analyses.
Vietnam is the world's second largest coffee exporter but its production faces challenges of aging coffee plants and lack of sustainable practices. The presentation discusses Vietnam's increasing but aging coffee production and export, the need for sustainable practices like replanting aging crops, and challenges in applying sustainability standards due to costs. It proposes strategies for sustainable development through public-private partnerships and investment in replanting, certification, and improving farmers' livelihoods to ensure Vietnam's position as a major robusta coffee producer.
(1) IITA is the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, established in 1967 and headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria with 21 stations in 30 countries. (2) IITA adopted DataCite DOIs in 2017 through the British Library Consortium to create a trusted institutional data repository meeting FAIR data principles. (3) IITA mints DOIs through an automatic Python script integrating with its Cassavabase database, and manually through its Fabrica portal, to increase data visibility, citation, and improve data management practices.
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The document discusses methods for producing yam mother plants and cuttings for propagation. It describes selecting healthy mother plants with balanced nutrient content and avoiding nitrogen fertilizer before taking cuttings. Cuttings should contain a node, leaf, and stem pieces and be treated with fungicide before planting. With good management, cuttings can root within 10 days without hormones.
The document discusses conserving the Ibadan Malimbe, an endemic bird species found only in Nigeria that is endangered. It describes the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's (IITA) efforts to conserve the species, which include hosting an Important Bird Area, monitoring the bird population, restoring habitat, and raising awareness. IITA's research has found declining numbers of Ibadan Malimbe due to forest isolation, clearance for agriculture and development, competition with other species, and increased nest destruction, threatening the estimated 2,500 remaining individuals.
This document summarizes a study on identifying the preferences of cassava product ("gari") end users in Benue State, Nigeria. The study found that farmers preferred cassava varieties with heavy, long roots that are not rotten or woody, while processors preferred varieties with white, dry peeled roots and less water in the mash. Marketers and consumers preferred gari that is shiny, dry, heavy, sweet with no lumps or smooth and white in color. The preferences identified will help breeders develop new cassava varieties that meet the needs of all end users.
The document discusses a study on the perception of quality in yam landraces among value chain actors in yam producing areas of Nigeria. It finds that Faketsa, Igum, Opoko, and Ushu are the most commonly cultivated varieties for pounded yam and yam flour production. Yam flour is typically processed from fresh yams through washing, peeling, cutting, drying, and grinding. Smoothness and mouldability are key factors in accepting pounded yam and yam fufu. The study recommends further research on Faketsa's qualities for pounded yam and yam flour to aid variety selection for these products.
1. The study evaluated the quality attributes of cookies flavored with Aidan (Tetrapleura tetraptera) as a substitute for vanilla. 2. Results showed that increasing the substitution level of Aidan for vanilla increased proximate nutrients but decreased carbohydrates and energy. 3. Cookies with 75% Aidan substitution had similar taste and crispness to the 100% vanilla cookie but were most acceptable overall to consumers.
This document reports on a study that analyzed the chemical, functional, and pasting properties of flours produced from four varieties of unripe plantain. The objectives were to determine the chemical composition, functional properties, pasting properties, and color parameters of the different plantain flours. Materials and methods included obtaining four varieties of plantain, producing the flours using various processing steps, and analyzing the flours for moisture, ash, protein, fat, fiber, starch, sugar, minerals, functional properties using various tests, pasting properties using a rapid visco analyzer, and color parameters. The results showed differences between varieties in the measured properties, with some varieties having higher nutritional or functional qualities. The conclusions were that the
The document studied the effect of different drying methods on the carotenoid content of yellow maize varieties. It found that air drying maize grains under shade at 20°C was the most effective method for retaining carotenoids, as it exposed the grains to milder environmental conditions compared to sun drying and oven drying. Analysis of variance showed significant differences in carotenoid levels between drying methods and maize varieties. Air drying was recommended over other methods to preserve high pro-vitamin A content in maize grains.
This document summarizes a survey of dried plantain chip processors in Ondo State, Nigeria. It describes the background and methods used in the survey. Key findings include that most processors are women between the ages of 25-40 who view chip processing as difficult work. Common challenges included the time-consuming nature, pest infestation during storage, and weather issues during drying. The conclusion recommends addressing animal contamination during drying and limiting the use of toxic preservatives to improve product quality and safety.
The document examines the effect of crop diversification on food and nutrition security among smallholder farming households in Nigeria. It analyzes data from the 2015 Nigerian General Household Survey on 2,041 households. It finds that crop diversification has a positive impact on dietary diversity, increasing it by 10.9%, but negatively impacts subjective food security. However, households with greater crop diversification had a 53.8% higher likelihood of being food secure. The study thus concludes that while crop diversification improves nutrition, broader support is still needed for farming households to ensure food security.
The document summarizes a study on the apparent retention of carotenoids in ogi flour made from different provitamin A maize genotypes. It finds that PVA SYN HGBC0 showed the highest carotenoid and provitamin A retention after processing ogi flour, making it the best genotype studied for producing nutritious ogi. The study aims to establish how processing affects carotenoid levels in ogi, an important food in Nigeria, to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in children.
The document assessed the level of consumption of pro-vitamin A cassava products among rural households in Nigeria. It found low levels of consumption of products like tapioca, flakes, and vitamin-fortified baked goods. Consumption varied by state, with Akwa Ibom having the highest levels. It recommends increasing production of value-added products and nutritional education campaigns to boost consumption and reduce vitamin A deficiency.
Professor Janice Olawoye had a 38-year career as a Professor of Rural Sociology at the University of Ibadan, where she served in various administrative roles including Head of Department and Dean. She supervised 30 PhDs and many other students and published over 70 papers. Professor Olawoye also consulted for international development organizations and worked with IITA on workshops, advisory boards, and fellowship programs. She is married with four sons and six grandchildren.
inqaba Biotec is Africa's leading genomics company that aims to catalyze Africa's prosperity through genomics. It offers core services including oligonucleotide synthesis, DNA sequencing using ABI3130XL, ABI3500XL, and Illumina MiSeq platforms, SNP genotyping, bioinformatics, and molecular diagnostic solutions. inqaba Biotec works to address challenges African researchers face regarding logistics, technical know-how, cost, and support through its partnerships and local services. Its vision is to remain a leading genomics company in Africa.
Janice E. Olawoye presented on adaptation to climate change and indigenous and formal mitigation strategies. She discussed how climate change negatively impacts people through changes in weather patterns, threats to food security and health. Indigenous communities have adapted through practices like multiple cropping and migration. However, increased frequency and intensity of climate events requires more formal strategies like afforestation, drought-resistant crops, and early warning systems. Adaptation is needed to support livelihoods as traditional strategies are no longer sufficient. Gender must also be considered in climate policies and projects to address women's increased burdens. Individual actions like conserving resources and research can contribute to addressing this challenge.
The document discusses managing climate-driven biological risks through a One Health approach. It outlines strategies such as developing early warning and rapid response systems through a farmer interface app connected to pest forecasting tools. The document also discusses building capacity, especially among youth, on modeling species distributions under climate change scenarios. Climate change is expected to impact insect distributions and life cycles, threatening food security. An integrated approach considering human, animal, and ecosystem health is needed to address emerging risks.
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ROOT AND TUBER SYSTEMS PROGRAM: Commercial Viability of Agro-enterprises Year 2007
1. ROOT AND TUBER SYSTEMS PROGRAM:
Commercial Viability of Agro-enterprises
Year 2007
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2. IN THIS PRESENTATION:
1. Cassava Enterprise Development Project in Nigeria
2. Small-scale Cassava Processing and Vertical Integration of the
Cassava Sub-sector in Southern and Eastern Africa
3. Utilization of Cassava Chips in Animal Feed in the ECA
Region
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3. THE CASSAVA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
IN NIGERIA
• Main objective is to increase economic opportunities through sustainable and
competitive cassava production, processing, marketing and agro-enterprise
development in selected communities of the South-South and Southeast States
of Nigeria
• Implemented in the States of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River,
Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers
• In partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources,
National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Root and Tuber Expansion
Programme (RTEP), Agricultural Development Programmes (ADPs), farmers,
and private investors
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4. BIRD’S EYEVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
PRODUCTION PROCESSING MARKETING
• create awareness • Training on processing technologies • Facilitate establishment
• training (crop prodn and mgt) • Linking cassava processors to machine
of market linkages
• Cluster farming
fabricators
• Setting-up and training service
• Training on equipment and general
factory maintenance and hygiene
providers
• Link to input suppliers (agro-
chemicals, cuttings) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
• demo on farm machine utilization
• Mechanized farming Guaranteed supply of raw Improved
regularity of supply
• Guaranteed supply of farming
cassava tubers for processing
of processed
inputs products
CREATED JOBS, IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS
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5. CEDP ACHIEVEMENTS AS OF 2007 END
• Introduced 43 improved CMD resistant cassava varieties with a potential yield of
over 30 Mt/ha. Ten of these have been released and seven more submitted to the
committee for approval
• More than 200,000 farmers are planting improved varieties and the area currently
under sustainable land management is over 19,000 ha
• Commercial farms now exist
• 120,000 farmers received improved
CMD resistant varieties, and their
yields increased from 11 Mt/ha to
25.6 Mt/ha.
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6. Yield of improved and local cassava varieties in farmers fields by State
12.3
Imo 21.7 Loc_yld
11.6 Imp_yld
Enugu 27.1
10.5
Edo 25.4
15.8
Ebonyi 27.3
States
10.6
Delta 24.2
15.1
Cr. River 24.7
13.9
A' Ibom 23.2
13.4
Abia 28.3
12.1
Anambra 28.4
0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0
Yield t/ha
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7. • Established 451 processing
enterprises, 71% of which started
operations within 2007. The
types of processing centres are
SMEs (1-2 Mt/day), MPCs (<1
Mt/day), ICs, and mobile
cassava graters (0.5 Mt/day)
The new mobile grater entrepreneurs in
Enugu State (capacity 400 kg/day)
A micro processing center (MPC) in
Job creation for youth and women Cross River State (capacity 600 kg/day)
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8. • In these enterprises, 3,000 new jobs were created.
• Generated an accumulative income of N1,400,465,436 or $11,868,251.15 USD
(December 2007 exchange rate of 1USD=118N):
Mobile grater enterprises (MGEs) = 0.78%
Micro-processing centers (MPCs) = 2.58%
Small to medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) = 27.98%
Sales of fresh cassava tubers by farmer-beneficiaries = 68.10%
Weed control service enterprises = 0.56%
• In collaboration with Ekha Agro Farms Limited, the largest glucose syrup factory
in Africa was built in Ogun State, which has saved Nigeria $15 million per annum
on importation
• Promoted local, national, regional and international trade by linking producers,
fabricators and processors to markets
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9. • Some examples:
The Aquada Enterprise (Abia State) now exports Scintilla hyper-fine gari flour to
Baltimore, USA under the AGOA Initiative. Export to date is 11 tons valued at
$46,875.00.
Drena Farms Limited (Delta State) now exports Gari and fufu to London and New
York in the USA. Export to date is 35 t valued at $22,400.00.
Jon Tudy Foods (Delta State) now
supplies 2,700 20-pound-bag gari to
USA and currently has an order of
3,000 bags per month.
“White garri” for export
from Jon Tudy Foods in
Delta State
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10. Quality and
Standards
Quality and standard
specifications are available for
cassava flour/composite flour,
Gari & Starch by Standards
organization of Nigeria. The
Standards was largely derived
from ISO, Codex Alimentarius.
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11. Financial Performance of Sample Enterprises (21% of 65%)
BENEFITS & COSTS BENEFITS & COSTS
SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, ABIA STATE SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, AKWA IBOM STATE
80,000 120,000
70,000 100,000
FIXED COST
VALUE (Naira)
60,000
VARIABLE COST
80,000 FIXED COST
50,000
VALUE (Naira)
40,000 TOTAL COST 60,000 VARIABLE COST
30,000 TOTAL SALES, 1 TON 40,000 TOTAL COST
20,000 NET INCOME, 1 TON 20,000 TOTAL SALES, 1 TON
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SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, ANAMBRA STATE SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, BAYELSA STATE
80,000 100,000
70,000
80,000
60,000 FIXED COST
VALUE (Naira)
FIXED COST 60,000
VARIABLE COST
VALUE (Naira)
50,000
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40,000 40,000 TOTAL COST
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12. COSTS & BENEFITS COSTS & BENEFITS
SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, CROSS RIVER STATE SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, DELTA STATE
100,000 80,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
FIXED COST
VALUE (Naira)
60,000 FIXED COST/Location 50,000
VALUE (Naira)
40,000 VARIABLE COST
40,000 VARIABLE COST
30,000 TOTAL COST
TOTAL COST
20,000 20,000 TOTAL SALES, 1 TON
TOTAL SALES, 1 TON
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SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, EBONYI STATE SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, EDO STATE
80,000 150,000
60,000 100,000
FIXED COST FIXED COST
VALUE (Naira)
VALUE (Naira)
40,000 VARIABLE COST 50,000 VARIABLE COST
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13. COSTS & BENEFITS COSTS & BENEFITS
SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, ENUGU STATE SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, IMO STATE
70,000 70,000
60,000 60,000
50,000 FIXED COST FIXED COST
50,000
VALUE (Naira)
VALUE (Naira)
VARIABLE COST VARIABLE COST
40,000 40,000
TOTAL COST TOTAL COST
30,000 30,000
TOTAL SALES, 1 TON TOTAL SALES, 1 TON
20,000 20,000
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SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, RIVERS STATE
120,000
100,000
80,000 FIXED COST
VALUE (Naira)
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14. AVERAGE COSTS & BENEFITS
SAMPLE ENTERPRISES, ALL CEDP STATES
100,000
80,000
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Not all enterprises are making profit CEDP’s approach to challenges mitigating profit:
• Internal group problems • Community analysis before • Conflict resolution
• Poor accountability intervention with group members
• Breakdown of machines • Part contribution by community • Regular visits
• Agroenterprise training • Cross enterprise visits
• Equipment maintenance training • Linkages to markets
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15. Some Challenges
• Limited capacity of local fabricators to produce high quality processing machines
even though machinery fabrication has been localized in the States
• Inconsistent policies
• High production costs (manual labour)
• Restive youths
• Militants
• Political problems
• Poor infrastructure (particularly in the Niger Delta region)
• Internal group disagreements, especially with the management of the MPCs
• Enterprises are facing difficulty to sell cassava to flour millers as a result of the non-
enforcement of the policy to use 10% of cassava flour in bread
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16. THE SMALL-SCALE CASSAVA PROCESSING AND VERTICAL
INTEGRATION OF THE CASSAVA SUB-SECTOR IN
SOUTHERN AND EASTERN AFRICA
RESULTS/OUTCOMES
• Small scale farmers, private investors and NGOs have adopted the HQCP
technologies
• Project outputs have influenced development of National standards for cassava
products by Standards bureau of Project Countries
Madagascar – 4 National Standards Approved (Roots, Starch, HQCF, Chips)
Tanzania - – 4 National Standards Approved (Starch, HQCF, Chips, HCN
Analysis)
Zambia– 2 National Standards Approved (HQCF, Chips)
• National Committees were formed partly based on the project outputs/experience
Tanzania - Ministerial Committee on Cassava Development
Committee on Standards for Root and Tubers and their by products
Zambia - Technical Committee on Standards for cassava products
Madagascar - National Committee on Standards for cassava products
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17. Musa - Bungu Group
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18. UTILIZATION OF CASSAVA CHIPS IN ANIMAL FEED IN THE
ECA REGION
RESULTS
• 8 farmer groups sensitized on production of high quality chips
• 9 local fabricators were trained on chipper fabrication + 15 local artisans trained
in machine operation and maintenance, drier construction and warehouse
maintenance.
• The introduction of combined improved processing methods reduced on
moisture retention, aflatoxin contamination and cyanide toxicity after chips
drying, while bag stacking on the wooden pallets reduced on moisture
uptake/pickup, aflatoxin contamination, insect damage and discoloration of dried
cassava chips during storage
• Increased use of improved technologies for processing high quality cassava
chips in the region
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19. • Well-organized and positioned market-oriented farmer groups with market
linkages in place
• Heightened positive farmers’ attitude and enthusiasm towards cassava as a high
income crop
• Improved product quality, reduced processing cost, increased product value
(Uganda: increase of 20-26% in product value; ave. 37.5% Gross Margin)
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20. Abass, A.; Asiedu, R.; Davis-Mussagy, M.; Ntawuruhunga, P.;
Okechukwu, R.; Sanni, L.; Tarawali, G.
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