Tag: Cassava

Motorised weeders demonstrate imperatives of cassava mechanisation
January 10, 2017 No Responses

Motorised weeders demonstrate imperatives of cassava mechanisation

Gasoline powered simple weeders adapted for weeding in cassava farms hold promise and may take off the burden of weeding faced by small-scale farmers in Africa. Initially acquired as tillers, these simple tools are being modified and adapted as weeders...
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Experts task FG on threat to Nigeria’s cassava industry
November 2, 2016 No Responses

Experts task FG on threat to Nigeria’s cassava industry

Experts in cassava research have identified low productivity of cassava roots as major threat to Nigeria’s cassava industry.  According to the Researchers, the development if not curtailed could impede gains made in the sector, thereby putting Nigeria at ri...
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