New African cassava resists devastating viruses
Plant scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a new African cassava preferred by consumers and farmers that is resistant to the two major virus diseases in Africa.
By Divine Ntaryike, Jr. For several years, many African farmers ignored cassava in favor of cash crops like maize and beans. But in the face of chronic worldwide food shortages, many governments and farmers are turning to cassava. Experts say it can deliver an abundant yield, and is easy to grow – even in areas [...]
Continue reading …The Nigerian government has announced the release of three new vitamin A-rich ‘yellow’ cassava varieties that could provide more vitamin A in the diets of more than 70 million Nigerians who eat cassava every day.
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Extension programmes in Nigeria have proved successful in boosting food production, raising incomes, and making farmers proud. But the inability of governments to sustain such programs has sparked calls for reforms in the extension policy framework.
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