The study analyses the profitability of cassava production and marketing in
Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State. One hundred (100)
respondents were selected using multi-stage random sampling technique.
Data were collected using well-structured questionnaire, interview schedule
and personal observation. The results were analyzed using descriptive
statistics and profitability model. The result showed that majority (54%) of
the respondents had higher level of education, are married (60%) and above
45 years (64 %). Most (80%) of the respondents cultivate cassava mixed
with other crops using simple farm tools. Majority (70%) of the respondents
store their produce in processed forms. All (100%) the respondents
indicated that their major processed cassava product is garri. Most (68%)
market their produce on-farm (harvested) while others (100%) indicated
that the processed forms are taken to the market for sale. The profitability
analysis showed that the production and marketing of cassava is profitable
because every N1.00 invested in the enterprise gave a return of N 2.97.