Embrapa launches clones that boost cashew farming in São Paulo, Brazil

Table cashew is gaining ground in São Paulo, as cashew farming expands beyond the Brazilian northeast, traditionally dominated by Ceará, Piauí and Rio Grande do Norte. Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical is playing an important role in this growth by introducing dwarf cashew clones and promoting more efficient agricultural practices to strengthen the state's production chain. Rivail Cardoso, representative of Frutamina Comercial Agrícola, highlights the appeal of cashew among consumers in São Paulo. "Table cashews are a much-loved fruit, with a sweet flavor and attractive appearance, which makes them a popular choice in the local market," explains Cardoso. Unlike the northeast, where nuts are the most important cashew product, in São Paulo the focus is on cashew production for fresh consumption. The northwest of São Paulo has become a hub for cashew cultivation. In Urânia, producer Pio Padula has around 200 cashew trees, using the CCP 76 variety, recommended by Embrapa for the table ...