Cassava factsheet - Solomon Islands

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Cassava factsheet - Solomon Islands

A series of special agricultural product (SAP) profiles on production, processing, marketing and consumption in Asia and the Pacific

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Bangkok, Thailand ;

Pages 4 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

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Synopsis (short abstract) Cassava is a traditional staple crop in the Solomon Islands, primarily grown by smallholder farmers for subsistence and local markets. It is well-suited to the country's coastal and lowland areas below 300m elevation across various soil types. Cassava is a nutritious root vegetable rich in carbohydrates, fiber, phosphorus and potassium. It has a low glycemic index beneficial for diabetes management. The leaves also have medicinal properties. Cassava processing involves peeling, washing, grating, dewatering, drying and milling into flour used for products like chips, puddings and gari. There are two large commercial processors but processing is limited. Key opportunities highlighted includes promoting climate-resilient varieties, expanding sustainable production, processing, certification, marketing domestically and for export, and further promoting consumption as a nutritious local food.

Language English

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