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Cassava

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Cassava boasts a high yield per hectare, making it a productive crop for businesses aiming to maximize output.

Cassava CAPABILITIES & FACILITIES IN AFRICA

63 Mn MT

cassava production annually

Global Leader

in cassava production

Cassava Business in Africa: Key Advantages For Investors

Africa's hidden agricultural hero, cassava, presents a goldmine of opportunity for businesses. This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance crop is the continent's most-consumed food source, and its demand is projected to soar alongside the growing population. Beyond basic sustenance, cassava offers exciting industrial uses like bioethanol production, creating a diversified market for investors.

For businesses, cassava's advantages are numerous. It thrives in harsh conditions, requiring minimal resources compared to other crops. Its high yield per hectare translates to significant output, making it ideal for businesses seeking to maximize production. The key to unlocking cassava's full potential lies in processing. Investing in facilities that transform cassava into valuable products like flour, starch, and biofuels creates new revenue streams and export opportunities. By overcoming challenges like limited processing capacity and post-harvest losses, businesses can tap into cassava's potential and contribute to Africa's food security and economic development.

Cassava
Investment Zones

The Glo-Djigbe Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is located just 45 km from Cotonou and is dedicated to the local transformation of agricultural product including cotton, cashews, pineapples, shea nuts and soybeans, among others.

Bugesera Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) located in the Bugesera district of Rwanda- is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement between Arise IIP and the Government of Rwanda with a committed investment of USD 100 million.

Industrial Platform Remo Free Zone (IPRFZ) is a Public-Private Partnership of ARISE IIP and the Ogun State Government in Nigeria. Focus is on maximizing the local resource production, efficiency & cost.

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