The trees are a member of the same family as poison ivy, and like poison ivy, cashew plants contain a toxin called urushiol. It's found in the plant itself and the brown oil inside a nut's shell.

according to Cashew Nuts Growers Association Chairman John Mumba. This was part of a policy that sought to plant 200,000 trees every year. Another 150,000 trees were provided in 2012-2013 but due ...

Maharashtra is the largest producer of the cashew nuts in India with an annual production of 199.7 thousand tonnes.

Find out some fascinating cashew facts, including whether or not these nuts are good for you What are cashew nuts? Cashews are often referred to as a nut, but botanically they are classed as a ...

The cashew nut tree is a drought-resistant crop that has ... The project, which is fully in line with the Big Four agenda, aims to plant and distribute a million cashew seedlings and support ...

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This practice goes against regulations established by the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA). Foreigners have cultivated the habit of purchasing unripe cashew at exorbitant prices, causing ...