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DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 3:16pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Cassava, with scientific name Manihot esculenta, is a major food and industrial crop in many countries of the world. SOURCE https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2023/12/25/did-you-know-nigeria-is-a-global-powerhouse-of-cassava-production/ 3 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 3:17pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
However, the greatest producer of cassava is (by far) the West African nation of Nigeria. The country alone accounts for about 26% of the world’s cassava production. SOURCE https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2023/12/25/did-you-know-nigeria-is-a-global-powerhouse-of-cassava-production/
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 3:32pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
How did Nigeria become such a global power in cassava production? Here is the BACKSTORY Cassava originated in South America, and was first introduced into Africa in the Congo basin by the Portuguese around 1558, circa the beginning of the slave trade.
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 3:36pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
HISTORY In the first two decades post Nigeria's independence, the new government focused on crops like wheat / rice, subsidizing their production and import via farmer support programs. However, cassava, was majorly excluded from such government subsidies.
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 3:42pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
In the 1980s, a global glut drove down crude oil prices, reducing Nigeria's export earnings. In response, the federal government placed tariffs and restrictions on imports, including agricultural goods. 1 Like
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by accordadoga26(f): 3:43pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Hehehehe We all know. The myopic ones will start saying cassava Garri ewa now |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 3:44pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
THE BACKSTORY cont'd In 1987 the FG placed a ban on wheat imports, which was not lifted until 1991. The import restrictions drove up cassava demand and production, which then increased 36% in the period between 1980 -1990.
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 3:48pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
This massive 36% growth helped Nigeria leapfrog Brazil as the world's cassava top producer.. Manihot esculenta is now Nigeria’s largest crop in terms of quantity, and the 2nd largest in terms of value. The table below shows the data as of Year 2019...
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 3:54pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
HISTORY cont'd... PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE ON CASSAVA The Presidential Initiative on Cassava, which ran from 2002-2007, was also a major factor that contributed to an increase in yields. The main goals of the initiative were to: 1. Enhance productivity / production of cassava by increasing area cultivated to 5 million ha, with hope of harvesting 150 million tonnes fresh cassava tubers annually. 2. Produce 37.5 million tonnes of processed cassava products for local and export markets. 3. Organize export of cassava and processed cassava products as a revenue-generating project. 4. Generate about 5 billion dollars annually from exporting value-added cassava products.
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 3:58pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
NIGERIA'S CASSAVA PRODUCTS About 70% Nigeria’s cassava harvest is processed into garri, which is a grain flour primarily used to make mashed meals like fufu, akpu or eba.
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 4:13pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
NIGERIA'S LOCAL NAMES FOR CASSAVA Manihot esculenta, known in English as Cassava, Manioc, or Tapioca, has the following appellations in Nigerian languages: Ibo: Akpu, Abacha or Jigbo. Hausa: Rogo, Karaza, Agiginra or Gangigara Yoruba: Ẹ̀gẹ́, Gbágùúdá or Pákí Visit: www.naijaphilia.com/blog 1 Share
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by RepoMan007: 4:27pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
NaijaphiliaBlog:The price of cassava is still high despite our wuruwuru number one producer status. One cup shouldn't be more than N30-N35 but is around N100. Being the highest producer means nothing if potential isn't explored to the fullest. We are a cocoa powerhouse too but buy chocolate at 2 or 3 times what others get them for. 2 Likes |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 4:30pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
SOME HEALTH BENEFITS OF CASSAVA Health Benefits of Cassava include 1. Rich in Vitamin C. 2. Good source of Resistant Starch. 3. Serves as Energy Fuel. 4. Protects Against Liver Cancer. 5. Low in Sugar. 6. Repairs Kidney Damage. etc
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by Buccalcavity2: 4:37pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
RepoMan007:It is not wuruwuru. It's a fact and has been so for over 2 decades. Besides price of goods is not the evidence of production.... Although Nigeria is a net importer of cassava and or its derivatives. So I agree that we should improve its value chain so it can create value for the farmers and the nation at large. IITA tried for our improved cassava and maize production sha. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by mrvitalis(m): 4:39pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
NaijaphiliaBlog:Because no other country takes cassava production seriously Our yeild per ton is still one of the lowest |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by Ikaeniyan0: 4:46pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
mrvitalis:Are you from Anambra, Abia or Imo? 2 Likes |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by mrvitalis(m): 4:59pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Ikaeniyan0:What does that have to do with facts? |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 5:01pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
NIGERIA'S CASSAVA VARIETIES There are 2 main categories of cassava varieties produced in Nigeria: Manihot palmata (bitter cassava), and Manihot aipi (sweet cassava).
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by RepoMan007: 5:11pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Buccalcavity2:👎 |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 5:12pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
NIGERIA'S CASSAVA PRODUCING REGIONS As illustrated in the figure below, the highest cassava producing states are located in the South West, followed by the South East and interior sections. Only negligible quantities are produced in the North of the country (apart from Kogi and Benue States).
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 5:37pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
RepoMan007: Part of the reason for this thread is to create awareness about the immense potential wealth just waiting to be unlocked in the cassava value chain. Cassava alone can turn tens of thousands of Nigerians into millionaires - in dollars! You want to know how? Read on! |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by ManOfMan: 5:39pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
I didn't know |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 5:45pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
ManOfMan: We all learn everyday, and there's still more information to come. In spite of our superlative 26% share of global cassava production, we are not the largest exporters. In fact, our commercial/ industrial exploitation of cassava is very negligible. Why is this? What can we do to take advantage of this situation and thereby unlock the untapped wealth in Cassava? Read on! |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 6:02pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Raw cassava naturally contains hydrogen cyanide, which is a poisonous chemical substance. That is why cassava must NOT be eaten raw, and why it should be properly processed before consumption. Bitter cassava is more resistant to bacterial and fungal pests but has a much higher hydrogen cyanide content. NaijaphiliaBlog: HYDROGEN CYANIDE CONTENT OF SWEET VS BITTER CASSAVA A. Roots of Sweet Cassava manihot aipi = less than 50 mg hydrogen cyanide per kg cassava on fresh weight basis B. Roots of Bitter Cassava Manihot palmata = Up to 400 mg per kg. |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 6:14pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Traditional African foods such as garri and fufu are processed by grating, dewatering, fermenting, and roasting. During these various stages 80 to 95% of the poisonous hydrogen cyanide is removed, making them perfectly safe to eat. NaijaphiliaBlog: |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by aieromon(m): 6:25pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVtlR4cwqRs?si=csWtbQQwL5c00lZ2 Cassava-to-sorbitol factory, Oyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTFOyUgvRDM?si=cdxZK8jxMqylRLcp Cassava-to-ethanol refinery, Edo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNmsiBlUGyE?si=R-L0CHgVaGRBU_6H |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 6:38pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN - USES OF MANIHOT ESCULENTA A. TYPES OF FOOD THAT CAN BE MADE FROM CASSAVA -- Bread, which can contain only cassava flour or both cassava and wheat flour. -- French fries. -- Mashed cassava (e.g. fufu, eba, akpu). -- Cassava chips. -- Cassava bread soaked in coconut milk. -- Cassava cake. -- Cassava in coconut sauce. -- Yuca con mojo, a Cuban dish that combines cassava with a sauce comprising citrus juices, garlic, onion, cilantro, cumin, and oregano. -- Tapioca desserts (e.g. the coconut-tapioca pudding shown in photo below). -- Starch and flour products, which can be used to make gluten-free bread. To improve texture, taste, and nutritional profile, most products use a combination of cassava and a cereal grain. B. COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES OF CASSAVA -- Animal feed. -- Medicines. -- Fabrics. -- Paper. -- Building materials such as plywood. -- Bioethanol for fuel. -- Industrial starch. -- Sweeteners
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 6:55pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN - OPPORTUNITIES IN NIGERIA Despite being the world’s largest cassava producer, Nigeria is actually also one of the top importers of cassava by-products like edible starch, sweeteners and ethanol. Why is this? It is because the country has not taken advantage of its prodigious cassava production! Every year, Nigeria spends millions of dollars to import these by-products, consistently contributing to the pressure on our ForEx reserves.
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by OkCornel(m): 9:57pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Insightful thread. Thanks for this NaijaphiliaBlog |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 1:48am On Dec 26, 2023 |
OkCornel: You are very welcome! There is more to come o... 1 Like |
Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 6:59pm On Dec 27, 2023 |
GLOBAL TONNAGE OF CASSAVA Worldwide cassava production in Year 2021 was circa 308 million tonnes total. Continent-wise: AFRICA = c. 203 million tonnes (approx 56% of global tonnage). ASIA = c. 84 million tonnes THE AMERICAS = 26 million tonnes. In that year, Nigeria produced c. 60 million tonnes.
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Re: DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria Is A Global Powerhouse In Cassava Production by NaijaphiliaBlog: 7:18pm On Dec 27, 2023 |
CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN - GLOBAL MARKET VALUE A. RAW CASSAVA The size of the worldwide Cassava market reached USD 3.65 Billion in the year 2022. Expansion is expected to occur at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.46%. The global Cassava market is expected to reach USD 4.2 Billion by year 2030. B. CASSAVA STARCH Cassava Starch market reached USD 4.2 Billion in the year 2022. Expansion is expected to occur at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. Global Cassava Starch market is expected to reach USD 6.4 Billion by year 2030.
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