Early cashew harvest expected in 2017 – Association
The National Cashew Association of
Nigeria (NCAN) said that it expected early harvest of
cashew in this year as most of the trees were already flowering and
ready for fruiting.
The association’s Spokesperson, Mr
Sotonye Anga, who disclosed this in in Lagos, said that this
was observed after a nationwide tour of some cashew producing states
including Kwara and Abia.
Anga said that most cashew trees
were doing “very well’’, saying it was a sign of a bumper
harvest for farmers in 2017.
“We are very pleased at the moment
with what we have seen of cashew trees in most states where we have
cashew plantations because they are doing very well.
“Most of the trees are already
flowering and getting ready for fruiting, which is a good sign for
2017 harvest.
“From our observation during a
nationwide tour of cashew trees as far as we can see, 2017 cashew
harvest for Nigeria will be early,“ Anga said.
The spokesperson added that farmers
were already optimistic and had started adequate preparation toward
the 2017 cashew season scheduled to kickoff in February.
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