Antananarivo, Madagascar – The Madagascan authorities have set an ambitious target to increase cassava production to 7 million tons by 2027, more than double the output achieved in 2022, according to Agence Ecofin. To achieve this objective, the government plans to enhance yield per hectare to nearly 14 tons through the promotion of appropriate farming […]
Busia, Kenya – Cassava production in the region has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to a project implemented by Self Help Africa and funded by the European Union (EU). Kenyan farmer Simon Okedi, from Busia, attests to the positive impact of the initiative, which has opened up new market opportunities for smallholder farmers. Cassava, a […]
Nairobi, Kenya (IDN) – Researchers at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) have successfully developed a genetically modified (GM) cassava variety that is resistant to Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD). This breakthrough in modern biotechnology offers hope to farmers battling CBSD, a disease that has a significant impact on food and economic security. […]
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) scientists have successfully developed a genetically modified cassava variety that is resistant to two major diseases: Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) and Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD). This breakthrough, achieved through modern technology, offers promising solutions for farmers struggling with low and poor cassava yields due to these diseases. […]
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) has solidified agreements with a private sector cassava extension agency to enhance the agronomy and utilization of cassava, a vital food crop. Dr. Maxwell Darko Asante, Deputy Director of CSIR-CRI, expressed the significance of harnessing the potential of cassava and emphasized the crucial role […]
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s Department of Agriculture, operating under the Akatsi South Municipal Assembly, has issued a call to farmers in the region to promptly report any instances of suspected rotten cassava roots on their farms. The Municipality has recently experienced an outbreak of a suspected viral disease known as ‘Cassava Brown Streak […]
In an ambitious endeavor aimed at transforming the economies of Morobe and Central regions, Thai investor McAndrew and Partners has embarked on a groundbreaking mission. With the recent signing of an agreement to develop a tapioca starch project, the company aims to generate over 30,000 employment opportunities, ushering in a wave of newfound prosperity for […]
Venezuela plays a modest role in the global trade of tapioca starch, both as an exporter and importer of this versatile product. Export Market Overview In 2021, Venezuela exported $6.25k worth of tapioca starch, positioning itself as the 76th largest exporter globally. However, within Venezuela itself, tapioca starch ranked as the 646th most exported product. […]
Uruguay actively participates in the global trade of tapioca starch, both as an exporter and importer of this versatile product. Uruguay’s Tapioca Starch Exports In 2021, Uruguay exported $14.7k worth of tapioca starch, positioning itself as the 61st largest exporter globally. However, within Uruguay itself, tapioca starch ranked as the 1247th most exported product. Uruguay’s […]
Suriname actively participates in the global trade of tapioca starch, both as an exporter and importer of this versatile product. Export Market Overview In 2021, Suriname exported $4.93k worth of tapioca starch, securing its position as the 77th largest exporter worldwide. However, within Suriname itself, tapioca starch ranked as the 756th most exported product. Suriname’s […]