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 Nigeria has a processing capacity of 24,400 MT of raw nuts per year - 30% of its annual production of raw nuts. This is unique in the West African region, where processing capacity is generally a maximum of 5-10% of domestic production. However, only half of Nigeria's processing capacity is utilized: 14,000 MT is processed currently, leaving 14,400 MT of capacity idle. This situation could be improved with better access to capital, technical assistance and links to international kernel buyers. Also, the raw nuts face a discount on the international market because of relatively lower outturn and a poor reputation. More than 200 participants gathered July 10-11 for the Nigeria National Cashew Conference to discuss how to improve processing and the price of Nigeria's nuts on the world market.
A group of cashew stakeholders, including the National Cashew Association Nigeria (NCAN), the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the African Cashew Alliance (ACA), collaborated with the Central Bank of Nigeria to organize this meeting in Lokoja, Kogi, Nigeria's largest cashew-producing state. The mix of organizers ensured that public sector (ministries of commerce and agriculture), private sector (producers, processors, traders, commercial banks) and NGOs like GTZ participated - creating a dynamic exchange on what is necessary to create more value in the cashew sector and a tangible action plan. Download the action plan and presentations from below.
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Central Bank of Nigeria welcome message 
ACA Newsletter
Your quarterly update on cashew issues in Africa and around the world!
Issue No 11 December 2009
- The world of cashew comes togerther..... in Africa'
- Farmers, Traders and Processors team up with public sector in ACA National Committees
- USAID - West Africa Trade Hub grant
- Cashew Calendar 2010
- Country updates on cashew seasons in West Africa
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