Cassava Planting for Profit: From Land to Market

Cassava is one of the most profitable and reliable crops in Africa, especially in Nigeria where demand for cassava products continues to grow in both local and international markets. Yet many farmers fail to maximize the full income potential of cassava because they lack practical knowledge about modern farming methods, processing opportunities, and profitable market strategies.

Cassava Planting for Profit: From Land to Market is a practical guide designed to help farmers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, and investors turn cassava cultivation into a sustainable and profitable venture.

This book walks you through every stage of the cassava value chain – from selecting the right land and improved cassava varieties, to planting, managing pests, harvesting, processing, and selling cassava products such as garri, flour, starch, and chips.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced farmer looking to scale your agribusiness, this guide provides practical steps to help you increase yield, reduce losses, and build a steady income from cassava farming.

Who it is for:

• Small-scale and commercial farmers
• Agribusiness startups and young entrepreneurs
• Rural dwellers seeking steady income opportunities
• Agricultural students and extension workers
• Investors looking to enter cassava farming
• Anyone interested in turning agriculture into a profitable venture

What problem it solves:

Many people enter cassava farming without proper knowledge, which leads to:

• Low yields and poor farm management
• Losses due to pests, diseases, and poor soil preparation
• Lack of access to profitable markets
• Poor post-harvest handling and storage losses
• Inconsistent income and wasted investment

This book provides a step-by-step roadmap from land preparation to harvesting, processing, and selling – helping readers maximize profit and reduce risk.

What you will learn:

• How to select the right land and high-yield cassava varieties
• Best practices for planting, spacing, and farm management
• How to control pests and diseases effectively
• Harvesting techniques that maximize yield and quality
• Value-added processing options (garri, flour, starch, chips, etc.)
• How to identify buyers and access profitable markets.