By Action10 - Christian Milz | Project Leader
Improved Cassava production on our farm managed by former child soldiers
Cassava processing is a rural enterprise which adds value to the product and increases the marketing opportunities for small and semi-subsistence farmers. At the moment there are constraints on current cassava production because farmers lack ways to preserve the cassava tubers. Instead the cassava tubers are only sold raw, rather than being refined and sold at a higher price.
Cassava with its relatively short life-span require processing or else deteriorates within two or three days after harvesting. Additionally, the roots need to have the cyanogenic glucocides (a highly toxic substance) reduced to a level which is acceptable for consumption. The traditional processing techniques are difficult, with washing, peeling, resting, fermenting and heat treatment being typical of the processing of for instance gari and fufu.
Our Plan
Action10 and IDEFOCS are undergoing plans to develop efficient ways of improving cassava production. Our aim is to teach the cassava farmers production techniques and employ the cassava tubers into other local foods. Furthermore, Action10 and IDEFOCS have plans to invest in a cassava mill machine and build a canopy in which the mill machine will stand. This will capacitate the cassava farmers to increase their cassava production and consequently provide an economic and social platform for our youth rehabilitation program.
Your contribution
Already received and all new coming donations help us to increase the cassava production in Little Bassa and will therefore lead to sustainable improvements of many.
Thank you for being with us on this journey and your generous support,
Your Action10 Team
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