Cassava is the main agricultural product of Laos

Source: tapchilaoviet.org Ms. Chansuk Sengphachan said that this research project received aid from the University of Michigan, USA; The purpose is to study the role of Laos' cassava processing industry in the value-added chain in the region. The agricultural product processing industry, especially cassava, is one of the important industries, actively contributing to the formation of socio-economic structure, creating jobs, eliminating hunger, reducing poverty, and improving health. life for the people. According to statistics, the cassava growing area across Laos increased from 100,000 hectares in 2020 to 249,279 hectares in 2023; Export value increased from 193 million USD to 333 million USD. The area that grows the most cassava in Laos is mostly in Central and Southern Laos, where borders are adjacent to neighboring countries, with high consumption markets and prices. Most cassava growers sell dried and raw cassava products through traders and sell directly to factories for ...