CASSAVA PRODUCTION

A Project Proposal

Submitted to:
MERCEDES P. TARUN, Ph.D

Isabela State University

Sta. Filomena, SMI

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Subject

FBM 31
( Introduction to Farm Business Management, )

Submitted by:
BENJAMIN F. TAVARA
DAT 1A

Second Semester, 2015-2016

Basic Information
Project Title: CASSAVA PRODUCTION
Proponent: TAVARA, BENJAMIN F.
Funding Agency/Source: Family
Collaborative Agencies: Department of Agriculture San Mariano
Project Location: Minanga, San Mariano, Isabela
Budgeting Requirements: 50,000

Project Description

Rationale
No Continents depends as much or not and Tuber crops in Feeding its
population as does Africa. CASSAVA (manihot esculente) yams ( Dioscora SP )
and sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas) are important sources of food in the Tropics.
The importance of cassava to many Africans epitomized in the Ewe name for
the plant. Agile meaning there is life. The production trend world-wide is
positive for cassava and yams also occupy an important position in Ghanas
agricultural economy and contribute about 46% of agricultural Gross Domestic
Product (GDP). Cassava accounts for daily calorie intake of 50% in Ghana and is
given by nearly every farming family.

General Objective
To produce resources on Cassava Production.

Specific Objectives
To identify cost and return of CASSAVA PRODUCTION.
To gain income for Food Consumption and Economic Purposes.
To apply knowledge and skills regarding wiyh the production of cassava.
 Technical (Materials) Aspect
1. Procurement of Materials
The cassava seeds was bought at Aves Agricultural Supply Cauayan Isabela,
including organic fertilizers that can be used for planting.
2. Land Preparation
The field preparation is the same as that for any upland crop. The area is
cleaned of vegetation and debris, plowed and harrowed twice or thrice,
depending on the soil tilt and weed incidence. Although cassava roots can
penetrate to a depth of 40-60 cm, the depth of flowing may be maintained at 15
cm in light soils. However, deep plowing is desirable in heavier soils to prevent
root deformation.
3. Planting
Preparation of planting materials. Generally, cassava is propagated by
cutting or stakes. In any vegetative propagated crop, good cuttings are necessary
for high yields. In cassava, losses in germination may result in drastic yield
reduction. Although edaphic and climatic factorsmay account for some losses,
the use of high-quality clean cuttings will generally reduce reduce frequency and
intensity of losses.
4. Fertilization
Mineral Nutrition. Although cassava can grow in poor soils, its performance
is adversely affected by such conditions and therefore respond highly to
fertilization. Deficiencies of major elements do not always result in easily
noticeable symptoms, but are reflected in crop yields.
5. Harvesting
The proper time to harvest cassava tubers depends on the cultivar and the
intended use of the harvest. For guidance as to the most suitably harvestable age,
refer to selection of cultivars.
6. Marketing
Farmers and traders store their harvest for the following purposes.
a) Food Reservation
b) Seed Reservation
c) Waiting for a better price
 Financial Aspect
Budgetary Requirements
Labor- Cost

1. Land Preparation (tractor) 3,000.00

Harrowing (SMAD) 1,000.00
2. Planting
Planting Materials with People 2,250.00
Preparation of Planting Materials (300 Bundles) 7,500.00
3. Spraying (6MD) 1,500.00
4. Weeding and Cultivation 900.00
5. Harvesting (1 Sack 25Php.) (800 Sacks) 20,000.00
6. Tracing (6m) (300 Sacks) 4,500.00
+ 300.00
7. Dry the Cassava (6MD) 800.00
5 Days (150 sacks dry of cassava) + 3,600.00
8. Marketing Production (150 sacks)
(950php./kl) (1 sack of cassava 48 kl/sack) 68,400.00
Total Cost - 45,350.00
Net Income 23,050.00

Marketing
Sale in the market of the cassava product has been sailed directly to the
buying station/contact buyer near at the San Mariano public market.

Assumption
1. If the price of cassava/kl is 9.50 the cost of 150 sacks 68,500.00-50,000 =
18,400
2. If the price of cassava/kl is 7.50 the cost of 150 sacks 54,000-50,000= 4,000
3. If the price of cassava/kl is 8.50 the cost of 150 sacks 61,200-50,000= 11,200
18,400
4,000
11,200
33,600 / 3 = 11,200 Gross Income
50,000 Total Expenses
Return on Investment = 22.4

Economic Return Analysis

Based from the proposal, the project established within the area of production.
From the ROI of the said project if the price of cassava is increasing you gain
20% from the production yield.