date:May 30, 2013
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Cassava is a highly versatile crop grown by smallholders in more than 100 countries. Its roots are rich in carbohydrates while its tender leaves contain up to 25% protein, plus iron, calcium and vitamins A and C. Other parts of the plant can be used as animal feed, and livestock raised on cassava have good disease resistance and low mortality rates.
One reason driving increased demand for cassava is the current high level of cereal prices, said the FAO. This makes it an attractive al