Cassava Pathway is a knowledge hub dedicated to the full cassava value chain, documenting the journey of cassava from cultivation to consumption, trade, and innovation. The platform connects farmers, processors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and consumers through practical insights, market intelligence, and real-world applications of cassava across industries.
Cassava remains one of the most resilient and valuable root crops in the world. Its ability to support food security, industrial production, and economic growth makes understanding its pathway more important than ever.
Cassava: A Crop With Global Impact
Cassava feeds millions, supports rural livelihoods, and powers industries ranging from food and animal feed to starch, ethanol, and pharmaceuticals. Cassava Pathway explains what makes cassava essential, adaptable, and economically relevant across regions and markets.
See our comprehensive introductory article on cassava here.
Cassava Cultivation and Farming
Successful cassava production begins with informed farming practices. This section covers land preparation, improved cassava varieties, planting methods, soil management, pest control, harvesting, and yield improvement.
Practical guidance supports both smallholder and commercial cassava farmers seeking consistent productivity. Explore cassava farming and cultivation.
Cassava Processing and the Value Chain (Cassava Products)
The cassava value chain emerges after harvest. The Cassava Pathway breaks down the stages of cassava processing, including peeling, fermentation, drying, milling, starch extraction, and industrial transformation.
Learn how raw cassava becomes garri, fufu, flour, starch, ethanol, animal feed, and export-ready products. Explore the numerous cassava products.
Cassava-Based Foods and Recipes
Cassava supports diverse diets and culinary traditions, serving both households and food businesses. Cassava leaf recipes, when properly prepared, provide protein and minerals through soups and stews.
Fresh-root cassava recipes include boiled, roasted, and traditional meals that form daily staples. Cassava flour recipes support gluten-free cooking, baking, and food processing. Tapioca recipes use cassava starch in tapioca pearls, puddings, snacks, and modern food products.
Cassava bread recipes offer wheat-free alternatives for local markets and bakeries. Vegan cassava recipes highlight cassava as a reliable plant-based food, showing its value in nutrition, culture, and income generation. See cassava-based foods around the world.
Cassava Entrepreneurs and Agribusiness
Cassava Pathway supports entrepreneurs building businesses across farming, processing, logistics, and product development. Content focuses on startup ideas, processing equipment, investment opportunities, business models, and scalability within the cassava economy. See cassava entrepreneurship and businesses.
Cassava Market and Trade
Understanding demand, pricing, and market trends is key to profitability. This pillar analyzes local and global cassava markets, supply chains, export opportunities, policy influences, and value chain challenges. Data-driven insights help producers and entrepreneurs make informed decisions. Explore the cassava market.
Cassava and Health
Cassava contributes energy, dietary fiber, and essential nutrients when properly processed. This section explains nutritional value, safe consumption practices, health considerations, and the role of cassava in balanced diets. See cassava health benefits and considerations.
Cassava Benefits and Sustainability
Beyond food, cassava supports climate resilience, rural employment, industrial growth, and waste reduction. Cassava Pathway highlights environmental benefits, byproduct utilization, and sustainable practices that strengthen long-term value creation. Explore cassava benefits.
Why Cassava Pathway Exists
Cassava Pathway exists to document, connect, and strengthen every link in the cassava value chain. By sharing practical knowledge and market-focused insights, including cassava research and development, the platform supports smarter production, better processing, and stronger cassava-driven economies.
OUR MISSION
At Cassava Pathway, our mission is to empower farmers, processors, and value chain actors to increase productivity, improve livelihoods, and drive economic growth through collaboration, best practices, and technology, enhancing food security and prosperity. More here.
ABOUT US
Cassava Pathway provides information and promotes sustainable development in the cassava industry, guiding farmers, processors, and stakeholders to increase productivity, improve livelihoods, and drive economic growth through research-led initiatives and best practices. See more.
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