December 22, 2024 - 11:20 PM Africa/Lagos
Cassava value chains include: High Quality Cassava Flour; Native and modified starches; Dried chips; Sweeteners- High Fructose Cassava Syrup (HFCS); Fuel Ethanol ( E-10 ), and Animal feeds.
Yam (Dioscorea species) Yams are starchy staples in the form of large tubers produced by annual and perennial vines grown in Enugu, Nigeria. A survey was carried out in Enugu State agricultural zones for assessment of yam diversity at community level. The survey covered three major yam producing communities randomly selected from Enugu State agricultural zones namely; Opanda, Ugboka, Obagu, Agbani, Obeagu, Amagu Nze, Akpawfu, Amo-oji, Ibagwa and Nkworr communities. Opanda, Nkanu East and Enugu East (Abakpa-Nike) LGAs served as gathering venues.
