Proposal for Value Addition in Cashew Processing in Zanzibar
Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Proposal for Value Addition in Cashew Processing in Zan… explained · updated Aug 10, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops
TLDR
- Speaking to journalists at the just ended 10th Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition underway at Kizimbani in Dole, Zanzibar, Ms Masawe said many people still believe cashew is mainly a mainland crop, yet.
- She added that farmers can earn more through value addition by processing cashew nuts into roasted and spiced products, cashew butter and other processed goods instead of selling raw nuts only.
- ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR farmers have been encouraged to venture into cashew farming after researchers found that the crop has strong potential to increase household incomes, create jobs and support economic growth in Unguja.
- Zanzibar also has areas suitable for cashew farming and farmers can benefit greatly from investing in the crop,” she said.