Brazil: Embrapa clones are highlights in São Paulo's cashew production

With a leading role in the states of Ceará, Piauí and Rio Grande do Norte, cashew farming is a growing activity in other regions of Brazil. In the southeast, the state of São Paulo is an expanding producer. Initially, giant cashew trees were used for cultivation, which reached their productive obsolescence over the years. In view of this, Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical has worked to expand, strengthen and develop the state's production chain, introducing dwarf cashew clones and promoting the adoption of more efficient cultural practices. Unlike the northeastern states, which have nuts as their most important product, cashew farming in São Paulo focuses on producing cashews for fresh consumption. Rivail Cardoso, sales representative at Frutamina Comercial Agrícola, highlights the reasons for this scenario: “Table cashew is a fruit that is highly appreciated by people from São Paulo who know it. It is a fruit with a sweeter taste, with a more beautiful appearance and that attracts ...