1. INVESTMENT POTENTIAL IN CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN
Presented by
Ogo Ibok (Mrs.)
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2. INTRODUCTION
Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world but accounts for 0% of global trade in value added cassava products.
Cassava production is expected to rise from 34 to 51 million MT per year in Nigeria.

3. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The cassava value chain holds many opportunities for every one.
Farming
Processing
Services

4. CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN Consumption Markets Processing Logistics
Production
Pre-planting
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5. Pre-planting (inputs)
Planting material (Cassava Stem): approximately 60 bundles per hectare
Fertilizer: 9 to 12 bags/ha depending on soil condition
Agrochemicals: Pesticide, herbicides
Services: Laboratory test (Soil test), land clearing.
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6. Equipment leasing
Presently it cost an average of N150,000 per hectare in Lagos and environs.
Low productivity; average yields are 11.7ton/ha due to manual labour.
Low productivity = high costs per unit of production.
Costs of root production per ton is US$10 per ton higher in Nigeria than in Thailand.
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7. Production Use of machinery Training (Food safety standards, G.A.P)
Efficient production systems
Use of machinery
Farming software
Operational excellence
Skilled pool of talent for the sector (farm managers etc.)
Access to information (research, improved varieties etc.)
Training (Food safety standards, G.A.P)

8. Logistics Special Purpose Transport Vans. Preservation services
Cassava undergoes postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) which reduces the quality of the produce within 48 house after harvest.
Preservation services
Cassava an be preserved in various ways such as coating in wax or freezing. This present a huge business opportunity for logistics handling.
Storage
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9. Starch used in Pharmaceuticals Processed foods: Garri, fufu
Ethanol
Livestock feed
Flour
Cassava
Starch used in Pharmaceuticals
Processed foods: Garri, fufu
Industrial starch
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11. Markets
Commodities exchange
Packaging and branding
Product awareness, marketing etc.
Export services

12. Caveat Emptor Feasibility Studies.
Start with the market and work backwards.
Identify the right variety based on market demand.
Aim for operational excellence.
Be patient.
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13. Thank you
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