In many producing countries, the cassava industry has disadvantages such as insufficient supply and irregularities of the roots in addition to high root costs. These countries should encourage research efforts with the aim of obtaining maximum root yield per hectare and maximum starch content in roots. Experiments should be conducted in various regions to improve agricultural practices and the cultivation of new varieties, and to continuously test and select high yields and suit local conditions.
The establishment of cassava grower organizations in each region will encourage production, provide financial and technical assistance, and help coordinate the root supply of the plant.
Processing and marketing
The most favorable time to conduct such a competition will be one of the many marketing and festival days celebrated in the village. It may last for several months and is open to participants in some villages in the cassava producing area.
The next step might be to create a small cooperative processing unit in the area where this type of development is being prepared so that improved machines and accessories can be used to get better products. A pilot plant can be established in each cassava growing area as a research and development center for the industry for demonstration and personnel training of modern processing equipment.
Obviously, according to such a development plan, a certain number of officials are needed to guide the plan – at least some instructors and inspection officials stationed in the cassava processing area.
Since cassava is usually grown in rural areas and processed in small factories, the promotion and guidance of rural cooperatives is not only cassava processing, but also grading and marketing, and is an important part of official duties.
In recent years, more and more people have invested in large-scale factories to make cassava processing, making tapioca starch, and flour processing.