Cassava/Manioc Farming in Colombia and Production of Flour, Chips and Frozen Products

Cassava/Manioc Farming in Colombia and Production of Flour, Chips and Frozen Products

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Cassava is a tuber grown in tropical countries. It is rich in complex carbohydrates, vitamin C and B6, is low fat and GLUTEN FREE . It also contains starch, sugars and ash, making it a source of flour.  Colombia ranks 15th in the world and 3rd in Latin America in production of cassava. The province of Cordoba cultivates about 245 thousand hectares of cassava annually, representing 13% of the production in Colombia.  The average yield of a cassava crop in the Alto Sinu region is between 20-25 ton/ha. However, with proper irrigation, technology and management it could increase by 30 ton/ha.

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ďƒ˜ We have established crops of approximately 200 hectares with export certification (in progress) from the Colombian food sanitary authorities.

We are currently working with the Colombian government to expand to more than 400 hectares for the social inclusion of small farmers, with special emphasis on women and youth. ďƒ˜ The Alto Sinu region is one of the areas selected by the government of Colombia to support farmers who are seeking strategies for dealing with the economic, social and environmental problems caused by the armed conflict and the cultivation of illicit crops.

OUR LOCATION We are strategically located in the region of Alto Sinu, near the Caribbean Sea. 

Situated in the South West of the province of Córdoba in Colombia.

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Covers part of the Paramillo National Park and is enriched with vegetation, crops, pastures and forests.

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Cordoba has the highest yields production per hectare in Colombia due to the excellent quality of the soil, and its numerous water resources.

CASSAVA PRODUCTS  Great ingredient for the bread and bakery industry  Used for noodles and pasta, as a filling for processed meats, as a thickener for dehydrated soups, condiments, porridge and to make beer.

 Alternative and competitive source for snacks, breakfast cereals (flakes) and all kinds of composite flours for the preparation of instant drink powders, baby food products and pudding.  Used in the industry as thermoplastic biopolymers to produce biodegradable plastics (bags, coating sheets, disposable utensils, among others) and adhesives.  A proven ingredient for the production of animal feeds.