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Brief History Of Yam

(Dioscorea species)

Yams are starchy staples in the form of large tubers produced by annual and perennial vines grown in Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, South Pacific and Asia. There are hundreds of wild and domesticated Dioscorea species. White Guinea yam, D. rotundata, is the most important species especially in the dominant yam production zone in West and Central Africa. It is indigenous to West Africa, as is the Yellow yam, D. cayenensis. Water yam, D. alata, the second most cultivated species, originated from Asia and is the most widely distributed species in the world.

Acceptable well known states where it is grown

Nigeria is by far the world’s largest producer of yams, accounting for over 70–76 percent of the world production. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization report, in 1985, Nigeria produced 18.3 million tonnes of yam from 1.5 million hectares, representing 73.8 percent of total yam production in Africa. According to 2008 figures, yam production in Nigeria has nearly doubled since 1985, with Nigeria producing 35.017 million metric tonnes with value equivalent of US$5.654 billionThe major yam producing states in Nigeria are: Adamawa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kaduna, Kwara, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, and Plateau. Benue state is however the largest producer

(http://akahitutors.org/entries/blog/nigerian-states-and-what-they-produce-politics)

Potential yield of the crop per hectare

Depending on the variety of yam products, its yield potential ranges from 20–50 tons per hectare. During the bad season, the yield could be around 10 tons per hectare

(AN ANALYSIS OF YAM PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA - Nahanga Verter, V?ra Be?va?ova)

The necessary inputs for successful yield including specific brand names for inputs (e.g fertilizer, pesticides, etc)

Necessary inputs:

  1. Herbicides
  2. Pesticides

Brand Names, Quantity and stage of usage of each input

Fertilizer Application

A hectare of water yam is able to remove about 128 kg nitrogen, 17 kg phosphorous and 162 kg potassium from the soil. This represents more or less its fertilizer requirements. In the case of white yam, no information is available regarding the amount of nutrients it can remove from the soil. However, like other yams, its fertilizer requirements should be similar to that of water yam.

The level of soil fertility in the field and the amount of fertilizer that need to be added can be determined by submitting the soil samples to the any agricultural institute or to IITA for analysis. The assistance of the local Farm Management Technician should be sought regarding this.

Application of inorganic fertilizer. The recommended amount of fertilizer is split into two, one-half applied about one month after emergence and the other half applied about two months after the first application. The band method of fertilizer application is used, with the fertilizer being placed about 10 cm away from the plants.

Application of compost. Yams respond well to organic fertilizers like compost – a mixture of decayed organic matter composed of plant parts and animal manures. The compost is mixed with the soil while the field is being prepared or it is placed just below the spot where setts are to be planted.

(www.wealthresult.com/agriculture/how-to-start-yam-farming-beginners-guide)

Herbicides

Force uron -3 litres

Metaforce – 3 litres

Pesticides

Best – 1 litre

Mancoceb/ Ridomil gold – 250 grams

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Estimated Price Breakdown

Cost of renting land₦ 25,000.00
Harvesting₦ 40,000.00
Planting₦ 100,000.00
Spraying herbicides₦ 8,000.00
Mound/ridge preparation₦ 50,000.00
Cost of yam seed₦ 500,000.00
Cost of herbicide₦ 9,000.00
Cost of pesticide₦ 2,000.00
Admin Fee₦ 10,000.00