The Journey of Cassava — From Farm to Kitchens and Industries

Full-grown cassava plant showing the roots in the soil

Cassava Pathway gives farmers, processors, and buyers the knowledge and network to turn cassava into a stronger business — from the soil to the shelf.

Join the Market Access NetworkExplore the Value Chain

Cassava Pathway exists to document, connect, and strengthen every link in the cassava value chain — from the farmer’s field to the processor’s line to the buyer’s order.

Chimeremeze Emeh — Founder, Cassava Pathway

Six stages, one connected chain

Cassava doesn’t stop at harvest. Follow it through cultivation, processing, and into food, business, and industry.

CULTIVATION

Land prep, improved varieties, planting, pest control, and yield improvement for smallholder and commercial farmers.

→ Explore Cultivation

PROCESSING

Peeling, fermentation, drying, milling, and starch extraction — how raw cassava becomes garri, fufu, flour, and starch.

→ Explore Processing

FOODS & RECIPES

From boiled roots to gluten-free flour baking and tapioca pearls — cassava across kitchens and food businesses.

→ Explore Foods

BUSINESS & MARKET

Pricing, demand, export opportunities, and business models for entrepreneurs building across the cassava economy.

→ Explore Market

BENEFITS & SUSTAINABILITY

Nutrition, climate resilience, byproduct use, and the environmental case for a cassava-driven economy.

→ Explore Benefits

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Ethanol, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, and industrial starch — cassava’s reach extends beyond the plate.

→ Explore Industry

MARKET ACCESS

We connect the two sides of the chain

Farmers with harvest to move. Buyers and processors who need reliable supply. Cassava Pathway bridges the gap.

NOTE: Cassava Pathway is a connection platform, not a buyer or seller of cassava roots.

For Farmers

List your available harvest and reach buyers actively looking for supply in your region.

Share your available harvest

Reach verified buyers and processors

Get visibility on regional demand

For Buyers & Processors

Find reliable cassava supply across regions instead of chasing scattered, informal sources.

… Source bulk cassava from multiple regions

… Connect directly with farmer groups

… Reduce supply shortages and downtime

FROM THE NETWORK

Farmers and processors on the pathway

“I used to lose part of my harvest waiting for buyers. Now I list what’s ready and hear back within days.” — Ngozi A., Cassava Farmer, Enugu

“Sourcing used to mean a dozen phone calls. Now I can see supply across three regions in one place.” — Tunde O., Garri Processor, Ogun

“The processing guides helped us cut fermentation time without losing product quality.” — Amaka N., Agribusiness Owner

WHAT WE OFFER

Services along the value chain

Training: Educational and hands-on training programs for farmers and processors. Read more.


Market Access: Direct connection between farmers, processors, and buyers. Explore more.


Processing Technology: Equipment guidance and processing support for better yield. Read more.


Business Support: support and development for cassava ventures. Read more here. See more.


Input Supply: Access to agricultural inputs for consistent productivity. Explore more.


Research Collaboration: Partnerships in cassava research and development. Read more.