Cassava, the starchy root used to make fufu in Ghana, is now green gold. Here are five reasons you should consider starting a cassava business in Ghana.
How to cultivate cassava in Ghana
It is quite simple but not an easy task to start a cassava farm in Ghana if you have the necessary resources, which include;
List of items to start a cassava farm
- Land
- Cassava explant
- Cutlass
- A hoe
- Planting line
How much is a tonne of cassava in Ghana?
The price of cassava in Ghana for 1kg is estimated at around 8.87 Ghanaian Cedi. Cassava has gained more attention than Ghana’s major exporting crops, such as cocoa beans. Do you want to start a cassava trade? If yes, you need to look at the following cassava products taking over the market.
List of cassava products
To make much out of a cassava farm, your business model should not end after uprooting the cassava; rather, you should consider adding value to the harvested produce.
- Cassava flour
- Starch
- Garri
- Animal feed
- Cassava chips
Cassava leaves benefits
The cassava farm is native to the tropics. It belongs to the legume family and aids digestion. It has spread all across the world. It also contains a lot of protein.
Cassava is high in vitamins and minerals and benefits the heart and bones. Cassava leaves are a very nutritious vegetable high in carotenoids, which are antioxidants. They are also high in fiber, which benefits the heart and digestive system. It’s also high in vitamin C, which benefits the body and helps prevent cancer.
All of the cassava tree’s leaves are edible and have typical agricultural sustainability. They may be powdered and used to thicken liquids.
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