cultural practices in cassava farming

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Cultural Practices in cassava propagation
Weeding: This is done regularly
Fertilizer Application methods: Apply 250kg/ha of NPK. Fertilizer four to six weeks after planning.

 

 

Maturity Period of cassava


This occurs between 8 – 15months depending on varieties/

 

Harvesting cultural  process of cassava


 Use cutlass to remove some soil and pull the stem gently so that the tubers are pulled along or, use cassava puller.

 

 

Processing of cassava cultural practices


 Cassava is processed into garri, foofoo, flour or livestock feed.
Storage: Cassava is stored in processed form in sack as garri or foofoo.


148. NEWCASTLE DISEASE
149. BACTERIA DISEASES
150. ANTHRAX
151. BRUCELLOSIS
152. TUBERCULOSIS
153. FUNGAL DISEASES

PROTOZOAN DISEASES
155. TRYPONOSOMIASIS

159. TAPE WORM
160. ROUND WORM OF PIGS
161. LIVER FLUKE
162. ECTO PARASITES
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