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Africa: Cassava Comes to the Table
AlertNet, 18 May 2012
It might be an abuse of artistic license, but 2012 might well be remembered as the first International Year of Cassava - in all but name. Read more »
Cassava - Researching The 'Rambo Root'
The traditional root could catapult into the mainstream of crop science when stakeholders meet at a conference aimed at maximising the crop's potential in the face of climate change.
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South Sudan: Acord Eyes to Improved Cassava Production
Citizen, 14 May 2012
ACORD is looking forward to develop agricultural potentiality, particularly cassava production in Lobonok Payam of Juba County this year to improve food security. Read more »
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Nigeria: The Cassava Bread Initiative
This Day, 9 May 2012
It may have been well intentioned but if there is a prevailing opinion, it is that the success rate of the policy is doubtful. President Goodluck Jonathan recently, in front of… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Cassava Farmers Reap Rewards From New Methods
IPS, 25 April 2012
Farmers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are embracing a new variety of cassava which, in combination with improved agricultural techniques, easily outperforms yields from other… Read more »
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Rwanda: Cassava Seen to Boost Animal Feeds Supply
New Times, 27 April 2012
RWANDA is banking on cassava as a potential solution to the limited supply of animal feeds, cited as one of the major challenges facing livestock farmers in the country. Read more »
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Nigeria: IITA Warns Govt On Effect of Cassava Exportation
Leadership, 6 May 2012
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has warned Nigeria against cassava export, saying the country would not get full value from the export. Read more »
Documents
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28 February 2012
Is Cassava the Answer to African Climate Change Adaptation?
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- The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
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This paper examines the impacts of climate change on cassava production in Africa, and questions whether cassava can play an important role in climate ... see more »
InFocus
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A recent study has found that cassava, a traditional root crop that is a staple for millions of Africans, could prove to be a key factor in helping farmers deal with climate ... Read more »
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A drive to improve cassava production, as part of a larger plan to turn Nigeria into a powerhouse for food production, now has a leading scientist at its helm. Read more »
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An initiative spanning seven African countries has received a U.S.$9.4-million grant to support agricultural research institutions in the fight against cassava mosaic and cassava ... Read more »
