Cassava factsheet - Solomon Islands
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Cassava is a traditional staple crop in the Solomon Islands, primarily grown by smallholder farmers for subsistence and local markets. It is well-suited to the country's coastal and lowland areas below 300m elevation across various soil types. Cassava is a nutritious root vegetable rich in carbohydrates, fiber, phosphorus and potassium. It has a low glycemic index beneficial for diabetes management. The leaves also have medicinal properties. Cassava processing involves peeling, washing, grating, dewatering, drying and milling into flour used for products like chips, puddings and gari. There are two large commercial processors but processing is limited. Key opportunities highlighted includes promoting climate-resilient varieties, expanding sustainable production, processing, certification, marketing domestically and for export, and further promoting consumption as a nutritious local food.