Bambara beans, dry

CPC v2.1 Code: 01708

About bambara beans, dry

cpc code 01708 covers the industry of Bambara beans, a type of legume crop that is primarily grown in Africa. Bambara beans are an important staple food in many parts of the continent, providing a valuable source of protein, carbohydrates, and other essential nutrients. This industry plays a significant role in the agricultural economies of producing countries, contributing to food security and supporting the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.

Production process

Bambara beans are typically grown using traditional farming methods. The crop is cultivated from seeds, which are planted in well-drained soil during the rainy season. Farmers often intercrop Bambara beans with other crops, such as millet or sorghum, to maximize land use and diversify their yields. Harvesting involves manually pulling up the entire plant when the pods have matured, and the beans are then dried and shelled before being sold or stored.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the Bambara bean industry include arable land, seeds, and basic farming equipment such as hoes and machetes. Some producers may also use organic fertilizers or pesticides to improve crop yields. Access to water for irrigation is also an important factor, particularly in regions with unreliable rainfall.

Production outputs

Bambara beans are primarily consumed as a food source, either boiled, roasted, or used in various traditional dishes. The beans can also be processed into flour or used as an ingredient in animal feed. The industry's outputs may be consumed by 01701 Cereals, 01702 Legumes, and 01703 Roots and tubers industries, as Bambara beans can be used in a variety of food products and animal feed formulations.

Family tree for bambara beans, dry

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0'>0: Agriculture, forestry and fishery products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01'>01: Products of agriculture, horticulture and market gardening</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/017'>017: Pulses (dried leguminous vegetables)</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0170'>0170: Pulses (dried leguminous vegetables)</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01708'>01708: Bambara beans, dry</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01701'>01701: Beans, dry</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01702'>01702: Broad beans and horse beans, dry</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01703'>01703: Chick peas, dry</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01704'>01704: Lentils, dry</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01705'>01705: Peas, dry</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01706'>01706: Cow peas, dry</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01707'>01707: Pigeon peas, dry</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01709'>01709: Pulses, n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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