Cassava Commercialization Zambia raises production of its second-largest crop to diversify food basket, boost agricultural income

Ahumble tuberous starchy root that ought to be cooked properly and eaten safely is gaining attention for its commercial use.Once considered as a poor man’s crop,cassava is Zambia’s second-largest agricultural produce after maize.Unlike maize,however,it does not require a lot of water-a big advantage in the drought-prone country.