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New research reveals where African farmers should plant disease-resistant cassava now to protect food security for 800 million people as the climate warms. The good news: Scientists have created a roadmap to stay ahead of the threats.
A six-month study in Ghana's Bono Region could transform cassava farming into a job-creating industry for women and youth. Ireland is backing the project to turn a common crop into flour and industrial starch while reducing waste.
International development program helps Nigerian cassava farmers meet global production standards. Two processing centers in Enugu State earned praise for cleanliness and safety practices that protect consumers.
Nigeria is empowering 14 million smallholder farmers to grow cassava for bio-ethanol fuel, potentially saving the country $2 billion annually while creating thousands of jobs. The ambitious project connects rural agriculture to clean energy and economic growth.