Cocoyam once regarded as dietary for impoverished but today is a staple food for more than 400 millions in the tropics and sub- tropics and raw materials for industries. Adoption of relevant technologies and efficiency in resource use have been promoted by government, non - governmental organization (NGO) and research as options in boosting the production and productivity. This book in contrary to many other socioeconomic books treated simultaneously the two variables as well inculcates the marketing aspect. This book by its design could be of colossal gains to researchers, teachers, students, farmers and users of research.