rn1+staple

13. What does Staple mean? Staple means f oodstuff that forms the basic constituent of a diet

i) Yams & Rice were both important staple crops. Yams slightly more important then rice. Yams were pretty easy to grow in Africa thats why they were so common.

ii) Palm oil is used as the main sales export to Europe (cash crop). It is also used for dipping roasted Yams in to signify the start of The Yam Festival. The oil palm is the most efficient oleaginous seed crop in terms of energy conversion and its seed prevents erosion.  iii) Yams are most commonly prepared to eat through roasting and the addition of spices. Yams can be stored for 2 months in a cool area.

iv) Over 90% of the worlds yams are harvested in Africa. Yams are also grown in The Pilippines, Vietnam, Japan, India, the West.