Cashew is an important economic crop in Nigeria, with farming covering a total land area of 320,000 hectares.

The annual production of cashew nuts is 675,000 metric tons, while the annual demand is 850,000 metric tons.

The yield per hectare is 2,500 kg. About 75% to 80% of cashew nuts in Nigeria are exported.

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