cashew apples

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What's driving the attention

Cashew apples in Ghana are gaining attention as a valuable resource generating new income for farmers.

There is a significant growth in interest around Ghana's cashew apples, which were previously largely wasted with 1.8 million tonnes going unused annually. Recent developments highlighted by news from Aljazeera, Graphic Online, and Ghana Business News show efforts to turn these cashew apples into a new economic asset for local farmers and investors. Regional conferences and government agencies are promoting their commercial potential to reduce waste and boost incomes in rural areas.