To achieve $2.5 billion in cassava exports, the Vietnamese cassava industry still faces many challenges

Cassava

Vegetables

Vietnam

Published Jul 3, 2023

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The province of Tay Ninh in Vietnam has seen a significant increase in its cassava production, with nearly 62,000 hectares of cassava and 65 cassava starch processing factories. However, there is a lack of investment and coordination between processing plants and farmers, leading to a limited supply of raw materials. The Vietnam Cassava Association aims to address these challenges by urging factories to invest in raw material areas and calling for government support and planning to ensure the sustainable development of the cassava industry.

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In the capital of cassava Tay Ninh, the province's cassava area has continuously increased over the years. By the end of 2022, the province has nearly 62,000 hectares of cassava, with an average yield of over 32 tons/ha. Currently, the province has 65 cassava starch processing factories, with a total capacity of more than 4 million tons of tubers per year. In which, Tay Ninh has 10 enterprises processing starch after cassava such as modified flour, malt, fructo sugar... There are units in Tay Ninh to invest in organic cassava growing areas; ensure the origin of the growing area when exporting cassava products to markets such as the US and EU. Some models of linking businesses with cooperatives in Tay Ninh are also promoting the efficiency of intensive farming and increasing cassava yield. However, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Xuan - Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said that the Tay Ninh cassava industry is still limited when there is no link in investment and ...

Source: Danviet