HOW TO MAKE WEALTH IN CASSAVA FARMING BUSINESS HOW TO MAKE WEALTH IN CASSAVA FARMING BUSINESS | Page 5

A COMPREHENSIVE & PRACTICAL GUIDE ON HOW TO START CASSAVA FARMING & PROCESSING BUSINESS By: Micheal B. O. DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT (CASSAVA) CLASSIFICATION OF CASSAVA Scientific name: Manihot esculenta Family: Euphorbiaceae Common name: Cassava (English), Mutumbula (Tshivenda), Muthupula (Xitsonga), Unjumbula (isiZulu) ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION OF CASSAVA The cassava plant has its origin in South America. The Amazonian Indians used cassava instead of or in addition to rice, potato or maize. Portuguese explorers introduced cassava to Africa during the 16th and 17th centuries through their trade with the African coasts and nearby islands. Africans then spread cassava further, and it is now found in almost all parts of tropical Africa. Today Nigeria and Congo-Kinshasa are the biggest producers of cassava after Brazil and Thailand. PRODUCTION LEVELS OF CASSAVA IN AFRICA Cassava is grown as a secondary crop in Africa by smallholders and is utilised for the production of starch (commercial and food grade starch). Currently, 20 000 tons of its starch are produced commercially. THE MONEY IN THE CASSAVA If you would look in the Agriculture direction like me and many others who have overcome financial struggles by venturing into AgriBusiness rather than join the list of unemployed graduates, you will soon have testimonies to share. You don’t need Multi-Millions To Start That has been proven overtime that farming (Cassava Farming) is one of the easiest for anyone to venture into with minimal cash. Hotlines: 09090040011, 09031617999. 5. E-mail: [email protected]