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Introduction of early maturing cassava varieties in Bolivia, a cost benefit analysis

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 6p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This technology describes the introduction of early maturing purple cassava varieties in the Bolivian eco-region of the Beni river watershed. In this area, farmers are used to cultivate white cassava, which has a growing cycle of more than 90 days. Given the long growing period, traditional white cassava often cannot be harvested before the start of the flooding season, leading to significant production losses. Early maturing cassava can be harvested before local cassava varieties, thereby reducing the vulnerability of farmers to floods. Furthermore, early maturing purple cassava is considered more valuable than white cassava because it is an ingredient commonly used in local dishes; therefore, it can be sold at higher prices in local markets. In 2015, the performance of this disaster risk reduction (DRR) good practice was monitored in 6 farms in Rurrenabaque’s communities of Puerto Yumani (5) and Bajo Colorado (1). This technology briefly introduces the concept of early maturing cassava and presents a cost-benefit analysis of the practice compared to normal practices for cassava production.

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