2024-05-10 07:13:47
Cashew Crop - Origin: Native to Brazil in Latin America.
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Introduction : To India by the Portuguese in the 16th century (1570).
- Climatic Conditions:
● Soil : Well-drained deep sandy loam soils ideally, although various soil types from sandy to laterite are suitable.
● Climate: Thrives in hot, humid conditions typical of Indian coastal areas.
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Temperature: 20 to 38 degrees Celsius.
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Humidity: 60 to 95%.
● Rainfall: Optimal annual precipitation: 2000 to 3500 mm.
- Expansion of Cultivation: ● Traditionally grown in Indian coastal areas
● New cultivation areas : Plains of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, and parts of the North East hill region.
- India's Role: Second-largest share in the world's cashew nut production and export.
- Major export destinations : UAE, the Netherlands, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.
Source : The Hindu
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