Value chain approaches to mechanization in cassava cultivation and harvesting in Africa

Value chain approaches to mechanization in cassava cultivation and harvesting in AfricaCassava is a basic staple food in sub Saharan African (SSA) countries. However, despite the use of improved varieties in some areas, yield levels have remained low due to inefficient production systems. Cassava production in SSA is mainly through manual labour, which is time consuming and inefficient, while cassava mechanization in Africa is almost non existent. This is one of the key constraints to development of the sector. This chapter highlights

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