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Variability in traditional processing of gari: A major food security product from cassava

Cassava is a major crop for food security in Nigeria and its principal processed form is gari. Gari processing practices were observed in the south-west (Oyo State) and south-east (Benue State) of Nigeria using two complementary approaches: 1) semi-quantitative surveys with processors (n = 123); and...

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Main Authors: Bechoff, Aurélie, Tomlins, Keith I., Chijoke, Ugo, Ilona, Paul, Bennett, Ben, Westby, Andrew, Boy, Erick
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Practical Action Publishing 2019
Subjects:
measurement
traditional methods
nutrition
varieties
productivity
garri
cassava
food security
processing
agricultural productivity
survey methods
quantitative analysis
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/146063
Summary:Cassava is a major crop for food security in Nigeria and its principal processed form is gari. Gari processing practices were observed in the south-west (Oyo State) and south-east (Benue State) of Nigeria using two complementary approaches: 1) semi-quantitative surveys with processors (n = 123); and 2) actual detailed measurements at processing units (n = 7). Size of processing operations and types of practices differed significantly between the two states. There were also intra-state differences, influenced by ethnicity and customs. Variability of processing practices should be considered while seeking to improve processing productivity and introducing nutritious varieties of cassava to feed the fast-growing Nigerian population.

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