A Practical Guide to Cassava Farming in South Africa
Farmers Magazine | 22.01.2026 16:52
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an increasingly important crop for food security, smallholder income, and industrial starch production in South Africa. Although traditionally grown on a limited scale, cassava has strong potential in warm, frost-free regions of the country due to its drought tolerance, adaptability to poor soils, and diverse uses. This guide provides South African farmers with a comprehensive, practical overview of cassava production, based on national production guidelines and local growing conditions.
