Browsing: Cashew Nut Farming in Tanzania

• A number of factors are hindering Tanzania’s journey to make cashew its true cash cow.
• Cashew nuts account for an impressive 15 percent of the country’s annual forex earnings.
• Estimates show Tanzania contributes over 20 percent to the continent’s annual cashew nut supply, a remarkable feat by any measure.

Tanzania, a nation adorned with natural beauty and abundant resources, boasts a flourishing cashew nut industry that has long been a cornerstone of its economy.

Accounting for an impressive 15 percent of the country’s annual foreign exchange earnings, the cashew sector is undoubtedly a vital component of Tanzania’s economic landscape. Yet, amidst the lush orchards and the promise of prosperity, lies a story of unrealized potential. There are hurdles that the nation must overcome to harness the true power of its cashew bounty.

Ranked as Africa’s fourth-largest cashew producer, Tanzania contributes over 20 percent to the continent’s annual cashew nut …