An in-depth analysis is made of objectives and constraints in cassava development in Latin America. Integrated cassava development projects aim at promoting the organizational intervention by which small-scale cassava farmers are linked to high growth markets. The 6 main activities involved in th...
Lynam, John K.
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Janssen, W.
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[Methodology development for the planning and evaluation of integrated cassava development projects]
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Methodology development for the planning and evaluation of integrated cassava development projects
General information is presented on cassava cultivation in Colombia, trends in fresh cassava consumption, and fresh cassava conservation technology. The general objectives of creating markets for cassava packed in bags are also defined on the basis of the Barranquillan experience. The marketing a...
Ostertag Gálvez, Carlos F.
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[Metodologia para la creacion de mercados para yuca en bolsa con ejemplos de Barranquilla, Colombia]
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Metodologia para la creacion de mercados para yuca en bolsa con ejemplos de Barranquilla, Colombia
The process of cassava drying using a natural, low cost system applicable on the on-farm level is described in detail. This system allows cassava to be stored for long periods to be used in preparing balanced feed rations in substitution of sorghum and other cereals. The process is simple and can...
Ospina Patiño, Bernardo
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Gómez G., Guillermo G.
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Best, R.
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[El secado de la yuca para la alimentacion animal]
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El secado de la yuca para la alimentacion animal
Recommendations are given on the var. and cultural practices used in cassava cultivation in the Colombian Llanos Orientales. Initially, soil acidity and low fertility were believed to be the major constraints; however, trials have indicated that diseases (bacterioses, superelongation, and anthrac...
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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Ballesteros, D
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[El cultivo de la yuca en los Llanos Orientales de Colombia: Variedades y practicas agronomicas]
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El cultivo de la yuca en los Llanos Orientales de Colombia: Variedades y practicas agronomicas
The principal aspects that should be considered when constructing the min. infrastructure necessary for a cassava plant with a 500 m(2) drying surface and a capacity to dry 6 t/wk. are described in detail, in addition to the equipment (scales, chipper, and motor), and implements and tools (wheelb...
Ospina Patiño, Bernardo
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Best, R.
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[Manual for the construction and operation of a natural cassava drying plant]
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Manual for the construction and operation of a natural cassava drying plant