Impact of Biofortified Cassava Sensitization on the Utilization and Commercialization in Cross River State in Nigeria
Abstract
Micronutrient deficiency is one the world’s leading global health issue. According global nutrition report 2018, 2billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiency globally. In cross state cassava production and processing has expanded over years. State committee on nutrition Cross river state in partnership with GAIN on the CBC project carried out a 4days sensitization workshop across 8 LGAs namely Calabar municipal Calabarsouth,Akpabuyo,Biase,Yakurr,Obubra,Ikom and Etung.150 cassava producers /processor were identified, mobilized and sensitized on nutritional benefits of cultivating Provitamin A cassava including stem multiplication techniques, uses and GAP. 75bundles of provitamin A cassava stems was shared to 150 participants for cultivation and multiplication to increase spread of variety. Quantitative and qualitative data was gotten through observation, interviews and focus group discussions with stakeholders and analyzed using a graph After 18months, results suggest awareness across the value chain actors has moved from low to medium. Sensitization effort has increased purchase of the stems as ADP alone as documented has linked farmers to 18000 bundles and 1500 bundles have been supplied across the State through the bio fort association for cross river
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IRE Journals:
Nkem Eyong Ubana , Blessing Ugwunne , Tavershima Torhemen
"Impact of Biofortified Cassava Sensitization on the Utilization and Commercialization in Cross River State in Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 2 2025 Page 194-195
IEEE:
Nkem Eyong Ubana , Blessing Ugwunne , Tavershima Torhemen
"Impact of Biofortified Cassava Sensitization on the Utilization and Commercialization in Cross River State in Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(2)
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