Study of the Cassava Production System in the Department of Tivaouane, Senegal

Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST)
Volume 6, Issue 3, Pages 01-15, July-September 2022
ISSN: 2456-883X www.ajast.net
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Study of the Cassava Production System in the Department of Tivaouane, Senegal
Alpha CISSE1,3
*, Moussa SALL2
, Souleymane DIA1
, Ousmane DIEYE1
,
Mouhamed Seck1
, Saer SARR2
& Mbacke SEMBENE3
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Alioune Diop University Bambey (ISFAR), Senegal. 2
Higher Institute of Agriculture Research of Dakar (BAME), Senegal.
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Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Senegal. Corresponding Author: alpha.cisse@uadb.edu.sn*
DOI: http://doi.org/10.38177/ajast.2022.6301
Copyright: © 2022 Alpha CISSE et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits
unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Article Received: 12 May 2022 Article Accepted: 23 July 2022 Article Published: 14 August 2022
1. Introduction
In 2018, nearly 280 million tons of cassava were produced worldwide on an approximate area of 24.6 million ha,
making the plant, the 4th largest crop production after rice, wheat, and corn. Africa represents 60% of this world's
total [13]. Cassava production plays a key role in food security, a current challenge for all countries in the Sahel. In
Senegal, for example, the government, by Ministerial Order - N°5737 MAEH of 09/07/2004 had set up a Special
Program for the Revival of the Cassava Sector in Senegal (PSRFMS). Indeed, the objective of this program was to
contribute to stimulating the economy but also to increase the income of the actors. Cassava is not one of the main
crops, but it plays a relatively important role in agricultural activities since it accounts for 25% of total vegetable
production [1]. It has been cultivated long before independence and is becoming more and more widespread in the
agro-ecological zones. In 2008 (the record year for national production), statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture
revealed that cassava was grown throughout the country, mainly in the regions of Thiès, Kaolack, Kolda, Fatick,
Louga, Diourbel, and Saint Louis. Thiès, a region with high potential for cassava production, produces more than
90% of the national cassava production [5]. It is one of the regions where agriculture occupies an important place in
the socio-economic activity. However, despite its importance and the efforts made by the State, cassava has not yet
been a real development in the basic diet of the population. Today, one of the main constraints in the areas of the
country where this crop is grown is the more or less considerable decline in production. Except for 2008, Senegal
has not yet managed to reach the one million ton mark compared to other countries. In fact, it has dropped from
seventh place (2012) to ninth place (2017) among cassava producing countries in West Africa [13]. Thus, a study
entitled "Study of the cassava production system in the department of Tivaouane" was conducted in eight (08)
communes of Tivaouane distributed in the agro-ecological zones of the Niayes and the center-north groundnut
basin, whose general objective is to study the cassava production system in these eight (08) communes.
ABSTRACT
Cassava plays an important role in improving food security and reducing poverty in rural areas. Despite its importance, its production in Senegal
remains low compared to other African countries. Nowadays, it is confronted with numerous constraints. It is in this context that a study was
conducted on the cassava production system in the Thiès "cassava granary" region, with the objective of examining farmers' cultivation practices. It
was conducted in eight communes located in the department of Tivaouane, some of which are located in the Niayes agro-ecological zone and others
in the central-northern groundnut basin. Surveys were conducted among the largest cassava producers in these communes. Analysis of the results
showed that cassava is only grown in the rainy season with the same cultivation practices that have been used for years. Of the five varieties listed by
the President of the Senegalese Cassava Interprofession, only four are grown in the areas surveyed. The Terrasse (43%) and Kombo (36%) varieties
are grown more by our respondents in the Niayes area. Soya (75%) and Wallet "Parydiey" (20% of our sample) dominate in the central-northern
groundnut basin.
Keywords: Cassava, Food security, Phytosanitary problems, Varieties, Income.

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2. Material and methods
2.1. Presentation of the site
2.1.1. Geographical and administrative location
The study took place in Tivaouane, one of the departments of the Thiès region, located as the crow flies 22 km
northeast of the city and about 62 km from Mbour (another departmental capital). Bordered to the west by the
Atlantic Ocean, to the north and east by the department of Kébémer (Louga region), to the southwest by the
department of Thiès (Thiès region), and to the southeast by the department of Bambey (Diourbel region), the
department of Tivaouane, covers 3,217 km² of the national territory and includes four (04) districts: Méouane 1,058
km², Niakhène 867 km², Pambal 670 km², Mérina Dakhar 622 km².
In total, seven (07) communes are concerned by our study; some are located in the Niayes agro-ecological zone and
others in the central-northern groundnut basin (CNBA). They are respectively:
- Darou Khoudoss, Taïba Ndiaye, Notto Gouye Diama for the Niayes.
- Chérif Lo, Koul, Méouane, Pambal and Pir for the CNBA.
Fig.1. Geographical location of surveyed areas
2.1.2. Biophysical setting
2.1.2.1. Soils
In the department of Tivaouane, we distinguish the following types of soils:
- Leached tropical ferruginous with sandy texture (95%), characterized by their low clay and organic matter content
in the surface horizons and their high permeability [3].
- Tropical ferruginous with a sandy-clay texture (Deck-dior).

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- Leached tropical ferruginous with a clay-humic texture (Decks) or hydro morphs with a humic texture in the
lowlands rich in calcium and clay.
2.1.2.2. Climatic data
The climate is of the Sudano-Sahelian type. The lowest temperatures (16°C) are recorded between December and
February and the highest (35°C) from March to October.
Below is the rainfall (mm) for the department of Tivaouane from 1950 to 2019 (ANACIM, 2019).
Fig.2. Cumulative rainfall in Tivaouane from 1950 to 2019
2.1.2.3. Vegetation
The vegetation of the area is a shrubby savanna, dominated by species such as Acacia senegal, Andasonia digitata,
Balanites aegyptiaca, Borassus aethiopium, Guiera senegalensis, Zizyphus mauritiana [6]. To these can be added
Anacardium occidentale, Guiera senegalensis, Casuarina equisetifolia, etc.
2.2. Materials and Methods
The study focuses on the cassava production system in the department of Tivaouane. It will therefore study through
surveys: the cultivation practices of farmers in the area, and the phytosanitary problems encountered in agricultural
production.
2.2.1. Survey tools
A questionnaire was designed to collect information for this work. The questionnaire contains two modules. The
questionnaire was implemented using the SurveyCTO software (enketo). The field surveys were carried out on
tablets made available to us by BAME. Data processing and analysis were carried out in part on Excel software but
also on STATA 15. A GPS and a camera were also used for mapping and photography respectively.
2.2.2. Sampling
The choice of the 17 villages is not accidental. Indeed, information obtained from the president of the cassava
interprofession during a survey mission in the study area (Tivaouane) allowed us to use purposive sampling (blind
sampling), particularly the "snowball" sampling. During the survey, the latter gave us the flagship areas and/or

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localities where cassava production remains much more developed. For each village chosen, he put us in touch with
an economic operator who put us in touch with four other large producers, generally, the best known because of
their reputation. In the end, five large producers were chosen per village.
2.2.3. Field surveys
A field mission was conducted in January 2020 to collect data. The collection of data was facilitated by individual
interviews with producers. The surveys were conducted with the support of ISRA BAME and a geographer
working in this structure. The questionnaire was completed following interviews with resource persons and the
president of the Interprofession du Manioc du Sénégal (IMS). The surveys were sent to 85 producers in 17 villages
in eight communes of the department of Tivaouane.
3. Results and discussion
3.1. Results
The data analyses were carried out taking into account the two agro-ecological zones: the Niayes and the
central-northern groundnut basin.
The survey revealed that the majority of producers are adults. Indeed, 65% of those surveyed in the Niayes are
between 15 and 64 years of age, and 35% are 65 years of age or older. In the surveyed area of the central-northern
groundnut basin, 82.2% of the producers surveyed are between 15 and 64 years old, while the remaining 17.8% are
in the 65+ age group (Table 1).
Note: Only the economic operators are members of the CODEPROMAT group in Tivaouane. Apart from the latter,
none of the other respondents stated that they were members of a cassava association, group, or federation.
Table 1. Age of cassava producers in the Niayes and the central-northern groundnut basin
Agro-ecological zones Age range 0-14 years 15-64 years 65 + years
Niayes Surveyed (%) 0 65 35
Centre-north groundnut basin Surveyed (%) 0 82.2 17.8
3.1.1. Cultivation practices
3.1.1.1. Number and average total area of cassava plots
In the areas surveyed, the total number of cassava plots available to producers varies from one to eight. The analysis
of the data reveals that the majority of producers have several plots equal to one and two. Indeed, the proportions
are respectively 35 and 27.5% (Niayes surveyed area); 37.8 and 33.33% (center-north groundnut basin). As for the
rest of the producers surveyed in the Niayes zone: 12.5%, 10%, 5%, 7.5%, and 2.5% stated that they had several
plots equal to three, four, five, six, and eight respectively. In the central-northern groundnut basin, 13.3% of
producers surveyed had three plots, 6.7% had four, and less than 5% had five. This is followed by equal proportions
of those with six and seven plots, or 2.2% each (Fig.3).

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Fig.3. Total number of cassava plots (P) of producers in the zone
As for the total area of the producer's cassava plots, they range on average from 1.5 to 11 ha. Fig.4 shows the
average total area according to the number of cassava plots of the producers surveyed in the Niayes zone and the
central-northern groundnut basin. In fact, it shows that in the Niayes zone surveyed, cassava producers with one,
two, three, four, five, six, and eight plots sow areas of 1.5 ha; 3.4 ha; 6 ha; 8.7 ha; 11 ha; 11 ha; and 8 ha,
respectively. At the CNBA, the areas sown by respondents with one, two, three, four, five, six, or seven cassava
plots are 2.7 ha; 4.7 ha; 7.4 ha; 4.7 ha; 8 ha; 8 ha; and 6 ha respectively.
Fig.4. Average total area as a function of the number of cassava plots owned in the Niayes and the central-northern
groundnut basin
3.1.1.2. Period of planting of cuttings
The surveys revealed that in the study areas in question, planting is carried out in the same way and during the same
period. Indeed, cassava, like groundnuts, is planted as soon as the first rains come, just at the beginning of the
winter season.
3.1.1.3. Origin and selection of cuttings
In the surveyed areas of the Niayes and CNBA, various means are used by producers to obtain and select cuttings.

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- Source of cuttings
Producers obtain their cuttings by two (02) means: purchase for 40% of those surveyed in the Niayes and 46.7% of
those in the CNBA, and self-production used by 60% and 53% respectively. Purchases were made from local
producers, at the market, or at institutes/NGOs/projects. 30% of the respondents in the Niayes, compared to 40% of
those in the CNBA, buy from a local producer. 2.2% of the producers surveyed in the CNBA said they buy their
cuttings at the market. However, 10% of respondents in the Niayes area and 4.4% of those in the CNBA buy from
institutes/NGOs/projects.
- Selection of cuttings
Concerning self-production, 57.5% of producers in the Niayes zone, compared to 46% of those in the
central-northern groundnut basin, select apparently healthy cuttings for planting. However, only 6% of producers in
the central-northern groundnut basin select cuttings randomly (Fig.5).
Fig.5. Means of obtaining and methods of selecting cuttings
NB: The selection of cuttings for the following season is carried out well before planting. Indeed, after cutting
selected cassava stems, producers keep them by burying them in a hole of not too deep dimensions, depending on
the number of cuttings, while waiting for the first rains.
3.1.1.4. Average size, spacing and planting density of cuttings
Measurements on 40/40cm squares are taken by the producers to size the cuttings to be planted. The number of
cuttings planted per hectare is called density. This is represented in Fig.6, which shows that the 1m*1m spacing is
the one most used by producers (90% in the Niayes zone and 53.3% in the central-northern groundnut basin).
Indeed, with such a spacing, 10,000 cuttings are planted per hectare. The other dimensions used by producers in the
Niayes are: 1m*1.2m (7.5%) and 0.8m*0.8m (2.5%). Concerning the central-northern groundnut basin:
6.7% reported using spacing of 1*1.5m; 8.9% of 1*1.2m; 4.4% 0.9*0.9m; 13.3% of 0.8*0.8m; 6.7% 0.6*0.6m;
6.7% 0.5*0.5m.

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Fig.6. Spacing and planting density of cuttings used by producers
3.1.1.5. Varieties grown
In the areas surveyed, producers grow only local varieties. A total of five were listed. These are : Soya, Wallet
"Parydiey", Niaregui, Boss, Kombo and Terasse. These varieties take their names by analogy of some locality or
thing. However, it should be noted that some grow only one variety in their plots while others combine two.
Following these two criteria, two respective figures were designed. Fig.7 represents the relative value shares of
producers growing only one variety on their plot. It shows that Terasse and Kombo are the most widely grown
varieties in the Niayes survey area, at 43% and 36% respectively, followed by Wallet and Niaregui, all in equal
proportions (10%). In the north-central part of the groundnut basin, the Soya variety, used by 75% of producers, is
the one that takes precedence over the others. This is followed by the varieties Parydiey "Wallet", grown by 20%,
Kombo and Terasse, all used by 2.5% of those interviewed.
Fig.7. Proportion of farmers planting one cassava variety in their plots
Fig.8 presents the relative shares of farmers planting two cassava varieties in their plots. The analysis shows that in
the Niayes zone, the Parydiey-Terasse and Niaregui-Terasse associations are the most common. They are

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respectively cultivated by 40% and 20% of respondents. In the central-northern groundnut basin, 80% of producers
surveyed use the Soya variety in combination with the Wallet variety "Parydiey". The other 20% revealed the
association of the Wallet-Kombo varieties.
Fig.8. Proportion of farmers planting two varieties of cassava in their plots
3.1.1.6. Preparation of cuttings
Producers were asked whether they used chemical or biological products for the preparation of cuttings.
Fig.9 shows the proportion of users of cuttings preparation products. It shows that 72.5% versus 91% of the
producers surveyed in the Niayes and north-central groundnut basin zones do not use products for preparing
cuttings. However, it should be noted that in the Niayes zone surveyed, some producers use praline (12.5%),
furadan (10%), and granox (5%). In the CNBA, 9% reported using furadan. It should also be noted that the
producers carry out this preparation in the same way. In fact, the cuttings are all soaked in a water solution diluted
with the product, regardless of their quantity.
Fig.9. Proportion of users of phytosanitary products for the preparation of cuttings

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3.1.1.7. Soil preparation and amendment
3.1.1.7.1. Soil preparation and materials used for the operation
As shown in Fig.10, which presents the number of producers who prepare the soil and the type of equipment used
for this operation, 100% of the producers surveyed in the Niayes zone, compared to 88.9% in the central-northern
groundnut basin, use plowing. The plow is the preparation equipment most used by them, i.e. 90% in the Niayes
and 66.7% in the central-northern groundnut basin. The tractor is used by only 10% of respondents in the Niayes
and 22.2% in the groundnut basin.
Fig.10. Soil preparation and type of equipment used for the operation
3.1.1.7.2. Soil amendment
As background manure, cattle, horse and donkey manures are used more by farmers, but are not quantifiable by
them. Most apply it during the dry season well before planting. However, none of the interviewees said that they
carry out preventive soil treatment.
3.1.1.8. Maintenance operations
3.1.1.8.1. Hoeing, ridging and ridging
100% of the producers stated that they carry out weeding operations. The number of times this type of operation is
performed varies according to the length of the cycle. In fact, most of them carry out four (in the case of the Niayes)
or even five (in the case of the north-central groundnut basin) operations for cycles of eight to ten months.
However, these figures are sometimes exceeded, especially for long cycles (˃ 12 months) (Table 2). However, it
should be noted that ridging and mounding are not practiced by farmers in these areas.
Table 2. Frequency of weeding in the cycle
Agro-ecological zones
Frequency of weeding
in the cycle
Workforce (%)
Niayes zones
2 2.5
3 30

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4 47.5
5 17.5
6 0
7 2.5
8 0
North-central zone of the
groundnut basin
2 2.2
3 4.4
4 26.7
5 42.2
6 8.9
7 4.4
8 11.1
3.1.1.8.2. Maintenance Manure Use
Fig.11 presents the types of mineral maintenance manure used by farmers in the study area. In the Niayes zone,
only urea and 10-10-20 are used, with proportions of 88.2% and 11.8% respectively. In the CNBA, 6-20-10 and
15-15-15 are used in addition to urea (46-0-0) and 10-10-20. In this zone, the use of urea and 10-10-20 takes
precedence over mineral fertilizers, with proportions of 41.7% and 37.5%, respectively, followed by 15-15-15 and
6-20-10, with proportions of 12.5% and 4.2%, respectively, and the remainder undetermined by these (4.2%).
Fig.11. Types of mineral manure used by respondents
3.1.1.9. Harvesting
Harvesting consists of several phases, namely: staking with the daba, uprooting, piling up the dug-up plants and
cutting the tubers.
Harvesting method and period
In these areas, the harvesting operation is carried out in the same way. Once the cassava plants have reached
maturity, they are dug up and grouped in small piles within the plot. Because of its tediousness, the operation is
mostly carried out by hired labor by the producer. The number of workers varies according to the size of the plot.
However, most respondents reported hiring an average of seven laborers on a one-hectare plot.

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3.1.1.10. Average Yields
Producers were asked about their usual average yields.
NB: The different average yields were calculated through weighing and the number of bags obtained on the
cultivated area. Yields vary by variety and cycle.
As shown in Fig.12 presenting the average yields of producers of a variety obtained, when there is no loss, the best
average yields are obtained with the varieties Kombo (12 months), Terrasse (12 months) and Niaregui (≥ 12
months) compared to the others in the surveyed area of Niayes. They are in the order of 4,170 kg/, 4,488 kg/ha and
4,000 kg/ha.As for the CNBA, the best yields are obtained with the varieties Soya (cycle: 8-10 months) and Wallet
(cycle: 12 months), i.e., 8,900 kg/ha and 11,200 kg/ha respectively in the central-northern groundnut basin.
Fig.12. Average yields obtained by producers of one cassava variety
As for producers combining two cassava varieties in their plots, the results in Fig.13 show that in the Niayes zone,
when there is no loss, the best yields of 6,430 kg/ha and 6,400 kg/ha were obtained respectively by those
interviewed combining Soya-Terasse and Parydiey-Terasse. For the CNBA, producers growing Parydiey-Kombo
had the highest yield, at 6,400 kg/ha, harvested between the 8th and 10th month.
Fig.13. Average yields obtained by producers of two cassava varieties

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3.1.1.11. Packaging
In both zones, the main type of packaging is by bag. Indeed, many of the respondents said that they sell in bulk,
with only a few saying that they sell in detail. However, the bags differ in weight depending on the size of the
cuttings. Fig.14 shows the different types of bag weights used for packaging and "backfilling" of cuttings.
Fig.14. Approximate weights of the bags used for packaging
3.2. Discussion
The results showed that producers with one and two cassava plots are more numerous. There are several possible
explanations for these results. Indeed, it should be emphasized that the producers surveyed do not only cultivate
cassava. Because of the decline in cassava yields observed in recent years, producers do not hesitate to grow other
crops as a means of diversification. In the Niayes area, for example, farmers are also growing crops such as
eggplant, tomato, bissap, and mango. In the north central part of the groundnut basin, groundnuts, millet and
cowpeas are the other crops that provide income for farmers.
Concerning the origin of cuttings for planting, the proportions of producers using self-produced cuttings are much
higher than those of buyers in the surveyed areas of the Niayes and the north-central groundnut basin. The cuttings
that appear to be healthy and vigorous are those used for planting. This is reflected in the lack of financial means of
some of them, who claim that the cost of cuttings is expensive.
As for the choice of the density of cuttings, the most used by the respondents is 1m*1m. This choice could be
explained by the fact that it is more conducive to obtaining large tubers. Indeed, planting too tightly or too widely
would not be ideal, as the tubers would not be able to develop normally and consequently would require more
expenses (cuttings, labor during harvesting) or there would be poor management of the space. This is in
contradiction with the results of [12], who consider that the low density is best suited to production intended to
supply a market where the preference is for the marketing of large tubers. For the latter, the spacing of 1.3m*1.3m
would be the most favourable for obtaining better yields.
As for the choice of variety(ies) grown, the results revealed that the local varieties Kombo and Terrasse are the most
widely grown in the Niayes, while Soya is the most popular in the central-northern groundnut basin. The

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motivation for these choices stems from the fact that in the Niayes, the above-mentioned varieties, especially
Terrasse, give good yields. In the central-northern groundnut basin, despite the low yields obtained with the Soya
variety, producers still insist on using it. The choice is explained by the uniqueness of this variety in this zone, but
also by the high cost of cuttings for the others. Our results are in line with those of [7], who found that Soya is the
variety used by 90% of CNBA producers. The results also show that the Parydiey-Terasse and Soya-Parydiey
associations are the ones most used in the areas surveyed in the Niayes and the north-central groundnut basin,
respectively. The explanation that could be given is that in the event of attacks, losses are not so considerable. It
should be noted that this association of varieties has the advantage of maintaining soil fertility, thus allowing for
better productivity of the land (increased yields for example). However, the lack of control of the latter would lead
to competition (especially with the plant population) and would also make maintenance work difficult (weeding,
etc.).
With regard to soil preparation, the results showed that ploughing with a plow is used more than plowing with a
tractor. The non-use of tractors can be explained by the fact that tractors are expensive to rent (25,000 to 30,000
FCFA per hectare). However, it is clear that the plows used by these producers are outdated, and most of them date
from the time of the Agricultural Program (from 1960 to 1980). The objective of this program was to supply
production factors to cooperatives that comprehensively grouped the agricultural population. Thus, the delivery of
cattle traction and tillage equipment to members was done in the form of subsidies (about 50% of the price of the
equipment). The National Development Bank of Senegal (BNDS) provided this financing through short- and
medium-term loans (2 and then 5 years) to the cooperatives.
Most of the producers stated that they did not use products for the preparation of cuttings for planting, due to a lack
of financial resources. These results are in line with those of [7], which showed that phytosanitary pre-treatment is
carried out on average by 1/3 of the producers. As for the frequency of weeding, it differs according to the length of
the cycle and varies from four to eight. The high frequency of weeding can be explained by the fact that some
producers only harvest two years after planting. These results are out of step with those of [9], [8], for whom three
weedings are sufficient for weed control. Mounding and ridging are not known in the area, which explains their
non-use.
Urea and 10-10-20 are the main maintenance fertilizers used by the respondents. This could be because these two
are the most familiar to producers in these zones. These results are consistent with those of [7], which stated that
urea and NPK 10-10-20 are generally the most applied fertilizers, by 40% and 53% of the producers, respectively.
However, the timing and doses of application are not respected and vary among growers. Most of the respondents
chose to apply fertilizer between 30 and 45 days after planting. In fact, fertilization is carried out between 15-30
days after planting for 60% of producers and 60-90 days for 33% of producers [7]. However, according to [4],
fertilization should only be done two months after planting. Harvesting is a labor-intensive operation, due to its
difficulty. The producers surveyed in these areas proceeded directly by digging up after the cassava had reached
maturity. These results are in complete contradiction with those of [8], who state that the stem should be cut 25 to
35 cm from the ground with a machete before digging up the tubers. Harvesting time differs among producers.

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Some, for financial reasons, harvest even before the end of the cycle (maturity), while others, to obtain large tubers
(and better yields), prefer to leave the plant a little longer. These results are supported by those of [10], for whom
the lengthening of the crop cycles also constitutes an alternative for producers to face the deficit of fertilizers. The
results of the approximate weights of the weighing bags used for packaging by the respondents revealed that many
of them oriented their choices to the weighing bag estimated at 80kg. Such a choice would, on the one hand, attract
customers or, on the other hand, result from buyers' preferences. These results are supported by [11], who found
that the appearance of the bag was important to the success of the sale.
4. Conclusion and Perspectives
Through this study, we have been able to show with the analysis of the cultivation practices of cassava producers in
these areas. We can also note that :
- Climate change, which must be taken into consideration even if cassava is relatively resilient. The decrease in
rainfall noted in recent years can affect the productivity of cassava, which can certainly resist up to 500mm;
- the decrease in cultivable areas due to the inextensibility of land, leading to the impracticality of fallowing,
rotation, etc.
- the depletion of mineral elements in the soil (low soil fertility) due to poor cultivation practices (e.g., non-respect
of fertilization rates);
However, given the results of this study, we propose the following perspectives:
Concerning the State
Launching programs or projects for the creation and improvement of cassava varieties, so that new short-cycle
varieties, at affordable prices, are subsidized for the benefit of producers;
Supporting CODEPROMAT to revive cassava cultivation in the area; support to encourage, for example, the
professionalization of producers, but also the processing of cassava;
Techniques
Carry out diagnostic studies on the cassava value chain in Senegal in order to identify the actors involved and the
main problems in order to propose sustainable solutions;
Carry out awareness campaigns among farmers on the practice of rotation to reduce disease or parasite pressure;
practicing crop association, given the lack of land, in order to maintain and/or improve yields (e.g., legumes +
cassava) and techniques such as ridging.
Declarations
Source of Funding
This research did not receive any grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
Consent for publication
Authors declare that they consented for the publication of this research work.

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