ABSTRACT
Yellow cassava is an excellent source of -carotene and energy and it is known to show a delay in the onset off post-harvest deterioration which can be helpful in the acceptance of the crop for both farmers and consumers. The study examined economics of yellow root cassava (Vitamin A biofortified) production in Oriire local Government area of Oyo state, Nigeria. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of yellow root cassava farmers, identified the varieties of yellow root cassava available to the farmers, investigated the cassava production practices and experience of respondents, estimated the cost and returns to yellow root cassava production enterprise and identified the challenges to yellow root cassava production enterprise in the study area