Organic & Healthy
Cashew Nut Farming & Export
Cashew nut is eaten mainly as premium quality protein-rich snack food. Cashews are low in sugar and rich in protein. They are a good source of fiber and magnesium.
Varieties Planted: We have planted multiple cashew varieties, including normal. Each variety is selected based on its adaptability to local conditions and productivity.
Popular cashew varieties grown in Ghana:
- Brazilian Variety
- Tanzania Variety
- Benin Variety
Local Varieties
- Ghanaian Native (Anacardium occidentale)
- Krobo (Anacardium occidentale)
- Atekye (Anacardium occidentale)
Improved Varieties
- Brazilian (Anacardium occidentale)
- Tanzanian (Anacardium occidentale)
- Indian (Anacardium occidentale)
Popular Clones
- Bowman
- H-8-1
- J-16
Ghanaian cashew varieties are often characterized by:
- High yield
- Large kernel size
- Good nut quality
- Disease resistance
- Drought tolerance