How to start a cassava production or processing business
Enterprises
Introduction

The first step would be to define the business. Do you want to go into production or processing?

Production involves producing:
  • stem cuttings
  • whole cassava plants, or
  • cassava tubers.
Processing involves the production of:
  • Chips
  • Flour
  • Starch
  • Ethanol
  • Gari
  • Glucose
  • Confectionery
  • Bakery
  • Glue
  • Livestock Feed
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General interest in farming and cassava in particular, is required and it is important. You must be fully prepared and properly informed before you begin to undertake any cassava business.
This website, cassavabiz.com, will provide you with all the information you will require for a successful cassava enterprise.
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