Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra says his tenure will bring about the increase of cassava output and processing by 2018.
Obiano said that the new plan in place for improved cassava production and processing would begin by 2018, adding that “Anambra Garri’’ would soon take over the markets.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Afam Mbanefo, said that the state was already a leading producer rice and exporter of vegetables.
Obiano, who praised Harvest Plus for donating the machines for the project, said that prototypes of the machines would be installed in communities across the state during his second term in office.
In his speech, Dr Paul Iluno, the Country Director of Harvest Plus, said that the company was partnering with the state to develop efficient farm managers, who would assist farmers in their efforts to achieve good yields.
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