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30 Jan
Although the veracity of the claim is being authenticated, Nigeria is perceived to have the capacity to generate about $400m yearly from cashew if the perennial challenges of post-harvest losses and dearth of processing plants are tackled.
20 Apr 2021
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), has called for increased funding to cashew farmers to improve the productivity of the crop.
4 Dec 2020
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will harness the cashew value chain to generate over 500,000 jobs for unemployed youths in the country.
10 Jul 2019
Newly-elected President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Mr Ojo Ajanaku, wants the Federal Government to enact policies that would promote the cashew industry. Ajanaku, who made the call in an interview with journalists yesterday, in Abuja, said: “At the moment there is no law to guide the import and export of cashew as a…
28 Jun 2019
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has cautioned the Federation of Agricultural Commodities Association of Nigeria (FACAN) to stop interfering in the internal affairs of farmers associations.
5 May 2019
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Kogi State chapter has accused Kogi State Government of using all manner of taxations...
20 May 2018
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has re-emphasised the need by government and other stakeholders in the value chain to checkmate excesses of foreigners encroaching the country’s farm gates.
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