Cassava – manihot esculenta and its value chain
My grandfather lost cassava harvests to the same problems I fight today: root rot within days, diseases with no name, and buyers who set prices however they pleased. Three generations later, science and hard-won field experience finally offer real answers.
Some seasons, you walk your cassava farm and the leaves have quietly begun to rumple. Other times, you find white insects clustered beneath them. Both are warnings worth taking seriously.
A hundred grams of poorly processed bitter cassava, less than half a cup, carries enough cyanide to kill you, yet the same crop feeds hundreds of millions of people safely every single day.
Fried cassava chips are a crunchy, crispy snack packed with flavour and nutrients. Learn how to make cassava chips with this easy recipe.
We hear a lot of complimentary things about cassava plant and its health benefits, including being gluten-free. But is cassava good for you?
Want to learn how to make manioc flour? From traditional sun-drying to industrial processing, explore four unique methods, each with its benefits, costs, and quality. Which method is right for you?
Fufu, also (akpu, foufou, foofoo) is a cassava food swallowed with soup in West Africa. A heavy, starchy, filling side dish that delivers energy in one fell swoop, and it’s easy to make.
This cassava flour guide opens a world of gluten-free cooking, baking, and industrial uses, guiding you from root to finished product.
Discover garri, the crunchy cassava flakes loved across West Africa! Learn how it’s made, from fermentation to roasting, and why it’s a staple in many diets.
Cassava forgives a lot of mistakes, but poor soil preparation and careless planting are not among them. Get the soil and the cutting placement right, and the rest of the season gets much easier.