Research survey on cassava intercropping cultivation and the countermeasures for developing cassava industry.

Cassava is recognized worldwidely as a great potential crop as a source of renewable energy.Its derivatives have a great development potential in national and international markets.The paper systematically describes the advantages,cultivation patterns and methods of cassava intercropping with different crops(Arachis hypogaea,Glycine max,Benincasa hispida,Citrullus lanatus,Zea mays,Volvariella volvacea,Arachis pintoi,and woody perennials),and the economic benefits of intercropping of cassava in recent years.Also the problem associated with cassava industry and their feasible suggestions and solutions have been discussed.The suggestions include the reinforcement of related policies,financial support for agriculture and personal with ability,guaranteed healthy development of cassava industry,quicken fund provision,new variety breeding and cultivation technique extension,development of cassava leading enterprises,exertion of energetic support to the driving functions of dragon-head corporations and promotion of the social-economic development.