In a move to boost Africa’s cashew production, the African Cashew Alliance has partnered with Cambodia on cashew growth and development across the continent.

Within 10 years, Cambodia has increased its production of cashew five-fold, according to data from the African Cashew Alliance, Cote d’Ivoire is the only African country that currently produces more nuts than Cambodia.

Three key factors, according to experts, have helped Cambodia grow its cashews consistently; the use of high-yield varieties, the availability of large areas suitable for cashews with efficient farming methods, and a readily available and closer buyer – Vietnam.

Tola Faseru, president of the African Cashew Alliance led the delegation to sign a memorandum of Understanding with the Cashewnut Association of Cambodia in February 2024 for collaboration and cooperation on Cashew growth and development, covering areas of research, science and technology sharing and transfer, training and exchange of scientists.

Source: Business Daily