Quote Originally Posted by thaiguzzi
Cassava is grown between rows of trees, you are correct. But it is the wrong thing to do, especially once trees are 2-3 years old and a proper root system is taking place. The correct procedure to remove established cassava is with a tractor and ripper.
A ripper/plough is rarely used where I live, and only used when the cassava is being harvested in ground that has been baked hard in the sun. Also reason why cassava isn't harvested between rubber trees during that period. Plus they're planted in furrows to allow ease of manual extraction.