Cassava farmers in Nigeria applaud variety yielding 20 tonnes per hectare

Published 2024년 3월 28일

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In Benue State, Nigeria, cassava farmers are witnessing a remarkable increase in their crop yields due to the Building an Economically Sustainable Integrated Cassava Seed System (BASICS-II) project, spearheaded by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). This project emphasizes the adoption of clean, disease-free, and high-yielding cassava varieties, especially the TME 419, which has shown yields exceeding 20 tonnes per hectare, a significant improvement over the typical nine tonnes. Through collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), the initiative has fostered the development of Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSEs) in Benue and Nasarawa states, who are not only generating income by selling cassava stems but also creating employment opportunities. These entrepreneurs are connected with early generation seed producers and breeder seed producers, facilitating the dissemination of improved cassava varieties. Additionally, the project has offered training and inputs to farmers, thereby enhancing agricultural development and improving access to quality planting materials.
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Cassava farmers in Benue State are thrilled with the prospects for their crops, expecting bumper yields this harvest season. Hundreds of them have even started selling cassava seeds to other farmers. According to Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), cassava yields in Nigeria are typically less than nine tonnes per hectare, while enhanced varieties grown by Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSEs) give 20 tonnes and more. Nowadays, farmers all over the nation strive for increased yields in addition to profitably, facilitating the spread of varieties across the nation and selling stems for extra cash. “We planted the TME 419 variety and the performance has been awesome,” said a farmer, Vitalis Iorlaha. “The fact that we can sell the stems and make money from the roots and stems gives me a lot of joy. Honestly, this project is a life changer,” he added. The Building an Economically Sustainable Integrated Cassava Seed System (BASICS-II) project is using an approach to offer farmers access to ...

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