Identification of Constraints in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Production in the Irumu Territory

Authors

  • Mugenyi kagoro
  • Kiza Kakadob
  • Kisembo Kyalipa
  • Aliango Uvon
  • Lossa dhekana

Keywords:

Cassava, Constraints, Productivity, Irumu

Abstract

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a key staple crop in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), providing essential calories for millions of people. Despite its importance, cassava production in the Irumu territory has declined due to a complex interaction of technical, socio-economic, biotic, and abiotic constraints. Farmers face limited training, poor adoption of improved techniques, and reliance on rudimentary tools (75.8%), while restricted access to credit (100%), inputs, and insecurity (98.8%) exacerbate production challenges. Climatic variability, including droughts (63.3%) and excessive rainfall (36.7%), along with high prevalence of diseases such as cassava mosaic and pervasive weeds (100%), further reduce yields.

These findings highlight the urgent need for integrated interventions combining farmer training, adoption of resistant cassava varieties, improved access to inputs and credit, climate adaptation strategies, and strengthened farmer organizations. Implementation of such measures is expected to enhance productivity, resilience, and food security in Irumu.

Author Biographies

  • Mugenyi kagoro

    University of Bunia, DRC, Senior Teaching Assistant  Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

  • Kiza Kakadob

    Shalom University of Bunia (USB), DRC, Assistant Lecturer Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

  • Kisembo Kyalipa

    University of Bunia, DRC, Senior Teaching Assistant  Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,Assistant Lecturer Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

  • Aliango Uvon

    University of Bunia, DRC, Senior Teaching Assistant  Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,Assistant Lecturer Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

  • Lossa dhekana

    University of Bunia, DRC, Senior Teaching Assistant  Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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2026-04-09

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Mugenyi kagoro, Kiza Kakadob, Kisembo Kyalipa, Aliango Uvon, & Lossa dhekana. (2026). Identification of Constraints in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Production in the Irumu Territory. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences, 104(1), 100-108. https://asrjetsjournal.org/American_Scientific_Journal/article/view/12021