Kwamoso is a village in Eastern Region of
Ghana. It is predominantly a cassava growing community. However, prior to the
advent of CAVA II project, the farmers there were mostly planting local cassava
varieties and getting low yields. Maximum average yield was about 11 to 12
tons/ha. The farmers were not also observing recommended planting distances and
good weeds and pests control regimes, but with the implementation of CAVA II
project, the farmers now have adequate access to improved cassava planting
varieties, adequate training on recommended planting distances, and good weeds
and pests control regimes.
To facilitate the transfer of good agronomic
practices to the farmers, the CAVA II Regional Coordinator has established a demonstration
farm where farmers are sent to observe and implement recommended practices for
cassava production. The Regional Coordinator collaborated with agricultural
extension agents (AEAs) in the region to provide improved cassava planting
materials to the farmers.
This has helped the farmer to increase yields
and income. This is what Mr. Mawuli, a
39-year old cassava farmer had to say: “In
fact, I wish I was doing what I’m doing now five years ago. First time in my
life as a cassava farmer, I’ve been able to harvest 18 tons of cassava roots
per hectare”. Mawuli now has 15-acres of cassava farm.
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CAVA II demonstration
farm established at Kwamoso; the cassava variety is Ampong (an improved
variety)
A 12-month old Ampong cassava variety planted under
supervision of CAVA II staff at Kwamoso
 Mr. Mawuli’s casava farm using traditional method  Mr. Mawuli’s cassava farm using good agronomic practices and improved planting materials |
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