Cassava Tuber Cultivation and Garri Production in Nigeria; The Feasibility Report.

Cassava is one of Nigeria’s most important root crops. Beyond serving as a staple food for both rural and urban households, it is also a vital source of income for farmers and processors, particularly in rural communities. Its versatility and resilience make it a key component of Nigeria’s food security and agricultural economy.

Nigeria is currently the world’s largest producer of cassava, with an annual output of approximately 40 million tonnes. Cassava contributes about 5% of Nigeria’s agricultural GDP in terms of food and domestic consumption. However, despite its widespread cultivation, industrial processing and value addition remain relatively underdeveloped, leaving significant opportunities for investment in cassava-based agro-processing.

Since the return to civil rule in 1999, Nigeria has experienced modest but steady growth of its middle class. This demographic shift has increased social and health awareness, driving demand for hygienically prepared, high-quality food products. Coupled with rapid population growth and continuing rural-to-urban migration, the demand for cassava-derived products—particularly garri, the country’s most widely consumed cassava product—has risen sharply. Currently, over 60% of harvested cassava in Nigeria is processed into garri, underscoring the importance of this product to both local diets and the economy.

This report examines the financial viability of establishing a mechanized cassava farm and garri processing plant in Nigeria, using cassava tubers as the primary raw material. Mechanized cultivation and processing of cassava in Nigeria are still emerging, and the sector presents significant growth potential.

The proposed project will be established on a total land area of 700 hectares in Edo State. Of this, 600 hectares will be dedicated to cassava cultivation, while the remaining 100 hectares will host the processing facility and ancillary civil works. Improved cassava stem varieties, specifically TME 419, will be used, with an anticipated yield of 20 tonnes per hectare.

The processing plant will be equipped with a modern cassava garri plant, supported by essential infrastructure such as a generator, weighbridge (wagon balance), transformers, electrical poles, weighing machines, AGO storage tank, forklifts, and wood pallets. Additional machinery will include delivery trucks, a new John Deere tractor, motorized knapsack sprayers, cassava planting and harvesting machines, disc harrows, and stump removal equipment, ensuring efficient farm and plant operations.

The proposed garri processing plant is designed to handle a production capacity of 10 tonnes per day, operating at 85% of installed capacity for 300 working days annually. The plant will run for 10 hours per day, and an input-output ratio of 4:1 has been assumed for garri production. This integrated approach—from farm to factory—ensures consistent quality and supply of garri to meet growing domestic demand.

By leveraging mechanized cultivation techniques and modern processing equipment, the project aims to provide a high-quality product to consumers while creating employment opportunities and contributing to import substitution in Nigeria’s food industry.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0    Business Overview 1.1 Description of the Business 1.2 Vision and Mission Statement 1.3 Value Proposition 1.4 Critical Success Factor of the Business 1.5 Current Status of Business 1.6 Description of the Business Industry 1.7 Contribution to Local and National Economy 2.0    Agricultural Practice 2.1.0 Collection of stems 2.1.1 Planting 2.1.2 Manures and Fertilizers 2.1.3 Weeding 2.1.4 Climate / Irrigation 2.1.5 Harvesting and Yield 2.1.5.1 Herbicides 2.2 Factors of Production/ Cultivation 2.2.1 Soil Type 2.2.2 Diseases and Pests 3. Marketing Plan 3.1 Description of product 3.2 Product Packaging and delivery 3.3 The Opportunity 3.4 Pricing Strategy 3.5 Target Market 3.6 Distribution and Delivery Strategy 3.7 Promotional Strategy 3.8 Competition 4. Production Plan 4.1 Description of the Location 4.2 Raw Materials 4.3 Production Equipment 4.4 Production Process 4.5 Production Cost 4.6 Stock Control Process 4.7 Pre-Operating activities and expenses 4.7.1 Operating Activities and Expenses 4.8 Project Implementation Schedule 5.0 Organizational and Management Plan 5.1 Ownership of the business 5.2 Profile of the promoters 5.3 Key Management Staff 5.3.2 Management Support Units 5.4 Details of salary schedule 6. Financial Plan 6.1 Financial Assumption 6.2 Start - Up Capital Estimation 6.3 Source of Capital 6.4 Security of Loan 6.5 Loan Repayment Plan 6.6 Profit and Loss Analysis 6.7 Cash Flow Statement 6.8 Viability Analysis 6.0 Business Risk and mitigation factor 7.1 Business Risks 7.2 SWOT Analysis

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