Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- It is that time of year in Bauchi State, Nigeria, when farmers are busy harvesting cassava tubers, a vital crop in the region.

In areas like Yalwan Duguri, Duguri, Pali, and Gwana in the Alkaleri Local Government Area, farmers are engaged in activities such as peeling, drying, and packaging their harvested cassava. They are also working hard to transport these tubers for processing, storage, and sale.

During a recent visit to the state, PREMIUM TIMES observed how farmers take advantage of the sunlight typical in northern Nigeria to help preserve their cassava. The freshly harvested tubers are peeled, dried, and then bagged.

Along the fertile land in these areas, piles of bagged cassava are strategically placed by far...