Category: CROP FARMING

Cassava is one of Nigeria’s most important crops, providing food and income for millions of farmers. Understanding when cassava is ready for harvest is crucial to achieving good yield and quality. Generally, cassava is ready for harvest 8–12 months after planting, depending on the variety, soil type, and farming practices. In this article, we’ll educate young cassava farmers…

Cassava farming in Nigeria is one of the most profitable agribusinesses today, but like every crop, cassava faces serious challenges from pests and diseases. These problems can reduce yield and affect the quality of your cassava tubers if not properly managed. As a young farmer in Nigeria, learning pest and disease control in cassava farming is key…

Cassava farming in Nigeria can be highly profitable, but to achieve good yields, farmers must understand one key fact — cassava needs nutrients to grow well. Without proper soil fertility and nutrient management, cassava roots will be small, the stems weak, and overall yield poor. This guide explains the essential nutrients cassava needs, why they matter, and how Nigerian…

Starting a cassava farm requires not only good land and planning but also healthy cassava stems (cuttings). The quality of your stems determines how well your cassava plants will grow and the yield you’ll get at harvest. In this article, you’ll learn why healthy cassava stems are important, how to select them, and how to plant…

If you are a young farmer planning to start cassava farming in Nigeria, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right cassava variety. The type of cassava you plant will determine your yield, resistance to diseases, and overall profit. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has developed and recommended several high-yielding and disease-resistant cassava…

If you are a young farmer in Nigeria looking for a profitable and sustainable agribusiness, cassava farming is one of the best choices you can make. However, success in cassava farming begins with choosing the right location. The soil, climate, and available resources in your chosen area will determine how well your cassava grows and how much profit you make.…

If you want to start cassava farming in Nigeria, one of the most important steps to get right is land preparation. Proper land preparation helps cassava roots grow well, reduces weeds, and improves soil fertility — which all lead to higher yields and more profit. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to…

Cassava is one of Nigeria’s most important food and cash crops, grown in almost every state. However, cassava planting practices differ across various states due to differences in soil type, rainfall, farming culture, and available technology. If you are a farmer planning to go into cassava farming, understanding why these differences exist will help you make better…

Cassava farming is one of the most profitable agricultural ventures in Nigeria and across Africa. However, to get the best yield, one vital farming practice that every cassava farmer must understand is leaving the land to mature (or fallow)before replanting cassava on it again. This practice plays a key role in soil fertility, pest control, and…

Cassava is one of Nigeria’s most important food and cash crops, providing income and food for millions of farmers. If you’re a new or existing farmer looking to start cassava farming, this guide will educate you on how to plant cassava successfully in Nigeria. 1. Understanding Cassava Farming in Nigeria Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a drought-tolerant…