Location (States):
Benue, Kebbi, Plantain, Yobe, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi,
Taraba, Sokoto, Borno and Adamawa. 

Annual Production (Metric Tonnes): 
118,000  for 2002

Industrial uses:
Potato flour and chips.  Pharmaceutical products e.g. starch.

Process Technology/Equipment:
Washing, peeling, slicing, drying chipping/milling and sieving

Equipment:
Washer, peelers, slicers, dryer, chipper/mill and sieve.

Status/Prospects:
Industrial potentials not fully explored.

R&D Activities:Not available.