In Nigeria, The Nation reported that the increased use of maize and cassava for ethanol production may result in higher feed prices across Nigeria and other regions in Africa, Proffesor Kola Adebayo has said.
Adebayo who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), said the situation arises because maize and cassava are essential components of animal feed. A significant allocation of these crops for ethanol, he maintained, could lead to supply shortages, consequently increasing costs.
He said the cassava sector is currently experiencing high demand from both local and industrial markets, particularly from the food processing and ethanol sectors. As demand surpasses supply, he noted that prices will increase, making it more challenging for feed millers to procure necessary ingredients, according to the report.
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Tags: cassava, ethanol, maize, Nigeria
Category: Food & Agriculture
