Due to its use for human and animal consumption, Colombia wants to promote cashew crops

The cashew is grown in departments such as Vichada, Meta, Atlántico, Bolívar, Magdalena, Córdoba, Guajira and Cesar, but despite its wide distribution, it is not one of the national products with the greatest projection. This could change in the coming years. Cashew is grown in mainly dry areas with low levels of precipitation, so Colombia has a high potential to produce it competitively. (Read: In the hands of Minagricultura the selection of productive alliances to be financed) The world cashew market is expected to grow 4.6% in the next 5 years thanks to its multiple uses such as the production of food for human consumption, animal supplements, oils, biofuels, among many others. Cashew is produced mainly in African and Asian countries. The largest producer is Vietnam, and the countries with the highest demand are the United States, China, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. (Read: Marañón, a plant with a lot of potential) According to Agrosavia, Colombia has 6000 hectares of ...