Archives for Cashewnut Farming
Africa Steps Up Cashew Value Addition as Farmers and Processors Receive New Skills
Cashew value addition is receiving fresh support as farmers, processors and extension officers undergo training to improve processing, market access and farmer incomes. The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) is intensifying…
Cashew Nut Farming in Kenya: 2026 Complete Profit & Growing Guide
Introduction to Cashew Nut Farming in Kenya Cashew nut farming in Kenya represents a significant agricultural opportunity, particularly in the country's coastal and eastern lowland regions. Known for their distinctive…
From Doubt to Success: How Sebastian Kioko Proves Growing Cashew Nuts in Ukambani Works
For many years, Sebastian Kioko assumed cashew nuts only thrived at the Coast. That perception changed three years ago when he planted a cashew nut seedling in Muuni village, Makueni…
Why Soil Experts Must Act Fast To Help Boost Food Production
As World leaders gather in Baku, Azerbaijan to address the Global hit climate crisis this year, the impact of the vice is reportedly becoming worse every day across villages within…
Reviving Cashew Nut Farming in Coastal Kenya: Government Initiatives and Their Impact on Local Farmers
The government will take steps to boost cashew nut farming in coastal counties, Investment Promotion PS Abubakuyar Hassan has said. Workers at a cashew nuts processing plant at the Export…
Good News To Cashew Nut Farmers As Govt Set To Revive Kenya Cashew Nut Factory In Kilifi
Plans to revive the cashew nut industry have gained steam after the government agreed to buy the once vibrant Kenya Cashew Nut Factory in Kilifi. The factory collapsed in the…
Cashew nut production, processing, export and market trends in Africa
Cashew nuts are an important export crop for many African countries. The favourable climate and soil conditions across the continent have made Africa a major producer and exporter of raw…
Cashew Nut Farming In Kenya
Cashew nut is scientifically known as Anacardium occidentale, and locally known as Mkorosho, or Mkanju (Swahili). The crop originated from Northern part of South America. The Portuguese introduced cashew nut…
Good News To Macadamia And Cashew Nut Farmers In Kenya As Export Demand Rise Gradually
Kenya's macadamia and cashews exports surged considerably in 2021 as demand for the products rose globally, earning the east African billion shillings ( million dollars), the Nuts and Oil Crops…