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The Role Of Mass Media In Disseminating Agricultural Information To Cassava Ans Plantain Farmers
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the federal government launched an initiative aimed at consolidating
Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of cassava in the whole
world. In addition to what was included as part of the package is a
research into some possible industrial linkage that would lead to making
the cassava a key export product in no distant future.
Cassava is
presently used in the production of garri, industrial starch; alcohol,
fufu and animal feeds cassava flour can also be gotten from cassava.
This is one product that is found throughout the state and would support
all sizes of investors. Investors are assured of relatively cheap and
staple source of raw materials in Edo State. Opportunities also exist
for large scale farming of cassava.
The production of cassava is
concentrated in the hands of numerous small holders farmers located
primarily in south-south state which include Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross
River, Delta Edo and Rivers. These farmers use manual processing
techniques in the processing of cassava. Cassava can be interplant with
maize plantain etc. cassava can get matured within six month of
cultivation and ready for harvest.
Plantain (Musa Spp) occupies a
strategic position for rapid food production in Nigeria. It is ranked
among starchy food/staples. The consumption of plantain has risen
tremendously in Nigeria. In recent years, because of the rapidly
increasing urbanization and the great demand for easy and convenient
foods by the non-farming urban populations. Besides, being the staple
for many people in more humid regions, plantain is a delicacy and
favoured snack for people. A growing industry, mainly plantain chips, is
believed to be responsible for the high demand being experienced now in
Nigeria. Plantain production in Nigeria has witnessed a steady risk for
more than 20 years. As at (2004) Nigeria produce 2.10 million tons
harvested from 389,000 hectare production (A.O 2006). Plantain is a
majorly source of carbohydrate for more than 50 million Nigerians. In
the country, all stages of fruit from immature to overripe are used as a
source of food in one form or the other. The immature fruits are
peeled, sliced, and made into powder and consumed as plantain fufu. The
mature fruits (ripe or unripe) are consumed boiled, steamed, batch,
pounded, roasted, or sliced into drips, overripe fruit serve as
composite in the making of baby food (Babena and Sogamusa), bread,
biscuit and others (Ogazi 1996, Akyyeampong 1999).
The fruits are
produced all years round, the major harvest comes in the try season
(November to February) when most other starchy product or staples are
unavailable or difficult role in the bridging the gap hunger (Wilson
1986). In Nigeria, plantain peels are used as feed for livestock, while
the dried peels are used for soap production. The dried peels are used
for soap production. The dried leaves sheath and petioles are used as
tying materials sponges and roofing materials.
1. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
In
Nigeria, the important of cassava and plantain industry cannot be
underrated based on the vital role they play in human nutrition, source
of employment and income generation at large international potash
institution (1957) identified the principal product of cassava to be
fain. The three main products gotten from cassava after being processed
include garri, flour and fufu. The use of these products which may be
locally for consumption by human and livestock or industrially used as
raw materials, while plantain a major source of carbohydrate for more
than 50 million Nigerians (Ogazi 1996). The ripe plantain is also a
major source of iron and also a delicacy for diabetic patient.
However, cassava and plantain farmers are faced with some problems which include.
1. Land tenure system problem.
2. Fund problems.
3. Problem of improved planting materials and pest disease.
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