N-Delta groups point way for Nigeria to exit recession

The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta, PIND and Market Development in the Niger Delta, MADE, Programme have identified strategic policy initiatives in agriculture to address the current economic challenges confronting Nigeria, create...

In Alayide, cassava farming receives boost

For many years, the Alayide community in Ado Awaye, Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State has been backward in its cassava produce until the birth of Psaltry International Limited in the community, a local...

C’River to export cassava leaves

Mr Bassey Elemi, Cross River State Coordinator of Fadama III project says the state is working toward exporting cassava leaves to other countries. Elemi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...

Turning cassava into gold

Ekiti-born medical doctor Tope Aroge, has found fortune in processing cassava into flour, starch and animal feed. After eight years in the business, he is encouraging others to explore opportunities across the sector, DANIEL ESSIET...

Expert explains why cassava farmers are poor

An expert at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Mr. Kenton Dashiell, says low plant yield and poor agronomy practice is responsible for the poor status of most cassava farmers in Nigeria. Dashiell, who is...