THE ECONOMICS OF CASHEW FARMING TO RURAL FARMERS IN IHUBE, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA

Samuel Okereke, Apex A. Apeh

Abstract


The study examines the economics of cashew production to rural farmers in Ihube, Southeastern Nigeria considering the centrality in the rural economy. It specifically considers the benefits of cashew farming to rural farmers while positing that cashew nuts and not the fruits is the most essential product of the cashew industry and has helped to alleviate poverty among rural Ihube farmers. Based on eclectic sources of data collection, the study observes that income from cashew plantations has changed the rural narrative of poverty among farmers in Ihube. This is perhaps because it demands minimum input from farmers and has a rising export demand for its use as aphrodisiac and snacks.


Keywords


Cashew, Economics, Rural, Agriculture, Farmers

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