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Cocoyam Emerging as a Cash Crop in Anambra East LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria
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The survey was conducted to collect baseline data for the cocoyam multiplication and distribution campaign conducted by the National Root Crops Research Institute, Igbariam Sub-station, Anambra State, Nigeria. After the multiplication of the cocoyam experiment in the Igbariam sub-station. A total of 45 farmers and 60 traders were interviewed throughout May-September, 2022. In the three (3) sample areas of Igbariam, Nnado and Otuocha. In addition to contributing much to the food staple base in the households, cocoyam was found to be playing an increasingly important role as a cash earner not only in the household but also a cash earner in the rural economy of Otuocha, Nnnodo and Igbariam communities which have good access to urban consumer markets through a good network of roads. Farmers in these areas have pioneered the introduction and management of a high-yielding and palatable variety called ede ofe. Driven by an apparent increase in demand in urban areas, a good marketing system dependent on motor transport has been developed. Farmers seem to have reached a point of self-sufficiency as far as home consumption of cocoyam is concerned. Farmers are being encouraged to diversify utilization and processing to maintain demand and cash.
