Nigeria can export cashew nuts to Israel

The Punch, 29 Dec 2010 - The Nigerian Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Dada Olisa, has said that with proper processing and survey, Nigerian farmers can export cash crops such as cashew nuts, sesame and beans seeds to Israel. Olisa, who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Tel-Aviv, said that Israel would like to import some agricultural products from Nigeria, provided such produce met international standards. He said, “There are lot of Israelis who will want to import some of these agricultural products from Nigeria but they must meet the international standard.

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Indonesia: Bali produces 3,850 tons of cashew nut last year

ANTARA News - 31 Jan 2010

Bali province last year produced 3,850 tons of cashew nut, up 25 tons from the year before, a plantation official said. ... read more...

Tanzania: Cashewnut system unfair to farmers

Nov 26, 2009 - Daily News

A study by the World Bank Dar es Salaam office has criticized the cashew nuts warehouse system, saying it does not help farmers get good prices and creates more liabilities to the government. The statement issued today by the World Bank comes a few days after Prime Minister Pinda called for reform of the system after it was the system had high cost for the cash crop. ... read more...

Philippines: Cashew self-sufficiency seen by 2015

Dec 3, 2009 - Business World

We expect that between 2015 and 2020, we will be self-sufficient in cashew nuts," Mr. Espino said, adding that the government and local stakeholders target an additional 10,000-15,000 hectares for the program. ... read more...

Ghana: Cashew Production, a potential for investment

July 29, 2009 - Modern Ghana

Ghana has an excellent location for the growing and processing of cashew nuts. Lots of revenue accrues from that non traditional crop but till date attention to that crop is minimal. The northern part of Ghana is blessed with the land to increase production but little support and attention is given to farmers. ... read more...

African Cashew Alliance Conference in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 1-3 September 2009

The conference will bring together cashew farmer groups, exporters, processors, roasters, scientists, equipment suppliers, financial institutions, and multinational food, trading and marketing companies from around the world. They will exhibit their companies, present the way forward for the African cashew industry and meet the big players and newcomers in the industry.

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Cote d'Ivoire: L`anacarde se trouve dans une situation difficile

July 9, 2009 - abidjan.net

Les problèmes de la filière anacarde sont loin de prendre fin. Et les producteurs sont de plus en plus exposés. C`est le constat que fait le Pca de la Fédération nationale des organisations paysannes professionnelles agricoles productrices de noix de cajou de Côte d`Ivoire (Fenopaci). Dans cette interview, M. Konaté Vassiliki dénonce les malheurs des producteurs. ... read more...