The demand for cashew nut is increasing rapidly. Tchorly Farms aims to be one of the leading producers, processor, consumers and exporters of cashew nuts. It is one of the important agricultural commodities exported from Africa to many countries in the world. The export of cashew kernels has grown at the rate of 3.6 per cent per annum during the last ten years as compared to the annual growth rate of 4.73 per cent of the world export. Consumption of cashew in the world continues to rise and is expected to continue with positive health reports and beneficial diets.
I must explain to you how all this works
Tchorly Farms is a key distributer in this export-oriented crop. We aim to meet the increasing demand in this sector by continually engaging sustainable cultivation and distribution measures In cashew production, two different types of propagations are possible – seed and vegetative. Different types of vegetative propagations are air-layering, veneer grafting, epicotyl grafting, softwood grafting and in situ grafting. However, the softwood grafting has become the most successful and widely adopted method.
There are many benefits of the cashew nut. Cashew nut is an important confectionery item. Finely chopped kernels are used in the production of sweets, ice cream, cake and chocolates, both at home and industrially and as paste to spread on bread. Additionally, it is an essential ingredient in various kinds of dishes. The kernel oil of pale-yellow colour is used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as well.
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) extracted from its shell has many industrial applications. It is an important raw material in making paints, resins, flame retardants, etc. The testa covering the kernel, rich in tannin is similarly used in the leather industry. The cashew apple, the pseudo-fruit, is rich in vitamin C and is used to cure scurvy, diarrhoea, uterine complaints, and dropsy.