Training on Cassava Value Chain by SEMIS Project

SEMIs Project undertook training on Cassava Value Chain to TIVET students from Taita Taveta and Kilifi counties
The training was undertaken on various days including  4th to 7th November 2019 and  18th to 22nd February 2020. The training was coordinated by Prof. Agnes Mwangombe who is also the Project Investigator for the Cassava project.

The objective of the training was to empower the trainees with the capacity to be able to appreciate the different cassava value chains as well as be able to engage in any of the value chains to enhance cassava productivity and utilization.
The trainees received training on various aspects along the cassava value chain namely:

• Where to get the seed material
• How to grow the crop as a seed crop as well as grow the crop as a tuber production
• Harvesting, Processing, and storage
• Marketing