Game Changer Cassava Stem Variety | 50 stem (20cm planting length) per pack
These game-changing cassava stem varieties which includes 300 packs per hectare are helping cassava farmers increase productivity, reduce losses, and improve the nutritional quality of their crops, which is essential for both food security and income generation.
The Game Changer Cassava collection features elite IITA-developed varieties including TME 419 and TMS 30572. These stems offer up to 40 tons per hectare, 8-month early maturity, and robust resistance to Cassava Mosaic Disease, specifically engineered to thrive in diverse Nigerian agro-ecologies.
Game Changer Cassava Stem Variety: The Elite IITA Collection for Nigerian Farmers
Are you tired of planting local cassava varieties that take forever to grow only to be wiped out by Cassava Mosaic Disease? Many farmers across Nigeria watch their hard work disappear as pests and drought shrink their roots. When your harvest is small and watery, you aren’t just losing crops; you are losing the school fees and profit you worked all year for.
You deserve a farm that yields like a business. The Game Changer varieties—including the legendary TME 419 and Vitamin A Yellow Cassava—are engineered to turn your soil into a goldmine. With maturity as early as 8 months and massive dry matter content, these stems are the secret to outperforming every other farm in your region.
Which cassava variety is the best for high yields in Nigeria?
For pure performance, the Game Changer series from IITA offers the best options. The TME 419 is a top performer for industrial starch, while the TMS 30572 is a drought-resistant powerhouse that can reach 40 tons per hectare with good management. If you are looking to tackle malnutrition while making a profit, our Vitamin A Biofortified (Yellow Cassava) varieties like IBA011368 provide high yields of 25–30 tons per hectare alongside essential beta-carotene.
How many bundles of cassava stem are needed per hectare?
To achieve the best results on Nigerian soil, you need approximately 60 bundles of stems per hectare. Our 50-stem packs consist of 20cm cuttings, which is the ideal length for rapid sprouting and deep root penetration. By using these improved varieties, you ensure that every bundle you plant is genetically programmed for high output, unlike the unpredictable local “bundle” sold in open markets.
How many tons of cassava can 1 hectare produce with improved stems?
With Game Changer varieties, the days of 10-ton harvests are over. TME 419 consistently produces 25–30 tons, while the TMS 30572 can hit a massive 40 tons per hectare under optimal farming practices. These varieties are fast-growers, with many reaching full maturity in just 8–10 months, allowing you to harvest, sell, and replant faster than ever before.
Why the Game Changer Collection is Your Best Investment
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Rapid Maturity: Select varieties are ready in 8–10 months, giving you a faster return on your investment.
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Fortress-Like Resistance: Strong genetic defense against Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and bacterial blight.
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Drought Resilience: TMS 30572 and TME 419 are specifically bred to stay productive even in arid or semi-arid regions.
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Processor’s Choice: High dry matter content means more Gari, more starch, and more flour from every root.
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Versatile Adaptability: Whether you are in the humid south or the drier north, these stems adapt to your specific soil type.
The HTS Guarantee
We stand behind every stem we ship. Every pack of Game Changer Cassava comes with our HTS Sprouting Guarantee. If your stems are planted according to our guidelines and fail to sprout due to seed quality, we will provide technical support and replacements. We take the risk so you can take the profit.
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Game Changer Cassava Stem Variety is indeed a game-changer, especially where it offers improved yields, disease resistance, and adaptability to different climates.
Here are some Game Changer Cassava Stem Varieties which includes:
Some of the Game Changer Cassava Stem varieties developed in recent years include:
TME 419:
- Origin: Developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nigeria.
- Yield: Known for its high-yield potential, producing up to 25–30 tons per hectare in optimal conditions.
- Maturity: Early maturing variety, typically harvested between 8-10 months, which allows farmers to achieve quicker cycles of planting and harvesting.
- Known for its high-yield potential and resistance to cassava mosaic disease (CMD).
TMS 30572:
- Yield: Can yield between 20–25 tons per hectare under regular conditions and reach up to 40 tons per hectare with optimal farming practices.
- Maturity: Moderate maturity rate of 10–12 months.
- Developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), this variety is drought-resistant, high-yielding, and has good pest resistance.
- It’s commonly planted in Nigeria and other African countries and has made significant contributions to cassava production.
TMS 98/0581:
- Origin: Developed to combat specific diseases impacting cassava production in East Africa, primarily by IITA.
- Yield: High-yielding, with production reaching over 30 tons per hectare.
- Maturity: Typically matures between 12-14 months.
- It's a high-yield variety and grows well in a range of soil types.
Vitamin A Biofortified Cassava (Yellow Cassava):
- Origin: Developed through biofortification efforts led by IITA and Harvest Plus to address Vitamin A deficiency in regions where cassava is a staple.
- Yield: Yields are comparable to traditional varieties, with outputs of around 25–30 tons per hectare.
- Maturity: Matures within 10–12 months, depending on growing conditions.
- These varieties, developed to combat Vitamin A deficiency, contain beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A.
- Varieties like IITA-TMS-IBA011368 are examples of biofortified cassava with significant health benefits.
GM Cassava Varieties:
- Origin: Genetically modified (GM) varieties are being developed by institutions like IITA and ETH Zurich, with specific traits added through biotechnology.
- Maturity: Fast-growing varieties designed to mature within 8–10 months.
Characteristics of Game Changer Cassava Stem Variety:
- Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD), a major cassava disease that reduces productivity and and moderate resistance to bacterial blight, enhancing its resilience in disease-prone areas.
- Growth and Adaptability: Known for robust growth and adaptability to various soil types and climates.
- Drought Tolerance: This variety performs well in arid or semi-arid regions, making it ideal for drought-prone areas.
- Adaptability: Its ability to thrive in various soil types makes it highly adaptable, helping reduce crop failure risks.
- Preferred by Processors: This variety has a high dry matter content, which makes it ideal for processing into cassava flour and other products.
Maturity:
- Fast-growing varieties designed to mature within 8–10 months.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.7 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Among root crops in Nigeria, improved cassava varieties like TMS 30572 lead the way, capable of producing up to 40 tons per hectare when managed correctly.
While many large-scale industrial farmers remain private, those using improved IITA varieties like TME 419 for starch and flour supply to companies like Nestle or Nigerian Breweries are the most profitable.
An NPK 15:15:15 or 20:10:10 fertilizer is ideal. It should be applied in a ring or band 15cm away from the plant about 6–8 weeks after planting.
Cassava remains one of the most profitable due to its year-round demand and the high yield of improved varieties which significantly lower the "cost per ton" for the farmer.
Prices are driven by the demand for Gari and industrial starch. Farmers using Game Changer stems maximize their profit because their higher dry matter content fetches premium prices from processors.
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