Where do Vietnamese cashew nuts come from? – Cashew growing regions

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In the Cashew nuts Industry, Vietnam is the largest producer and exporter of cashew kernels in the world. Over 65 percent of the world’s export of cashew kernels is accounted for by Vietnam. Cashew nuts from Vietnam are consumed in as many as 90 countries all over the world. However, Vietnamese cashew nuts are only grown in certain regions. The article will show you where is the famous cashew growing regions in Vietnam

Where are Vietnamese cashew nuts grown?

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                                                    Vietnamese cashew tree

The cashew tree is a perennial industrial plant that is quite easy to grow and care for, suitable for many different types of soil, especially basalt soil. Cashew trees are grown mostly in the Southeast region. Binh Phuoc is the province with the largest cashew growing area in the country. With red soil, basalt soil accounts for nearly 60% of the province’s area. These are favorable conditions for the optimal growth of cashew trees, bringing very high yields. Currently, the whole country has about 308.660 hectares of cashew, of which the harvested area is 290,482 hectares, the average yield is 11.9 quintals/ha, the output is 344,836 tons.

Binh Phuoc cashew growing region – Cashew capital of Vietnam

The Southeast is the main cashew growing area with an area of ​​187,490 hectares, accounting for 60.74% of the country’s total area. With an area of ​​175,000 hectares, Binh Phuoc is considered the “capital” of cashew nuts in the country. This is also the land that is considered to have the best quality cashew nuts in the world.

In Binh Phuoc province, production linkages are being implemented synchronously in localities in the form of clubs, cooperative groups, and cooperatives. The province has more than 70 cooperatives and cooperative groups operating in the field of agriculture. In which, there are cooperatives operating in the form of linking cashew production. That according to FLO and Organic standards for export to the European, USA, Japan, and Korean markets. In addition, the seed production facilities in the province also ensure quality seedlings for production, helping people improve productivity.

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                                                    Cashew tree in Vietnam

The Central Highlands cashew growing region

The Central Highlands including Gia Lai, Kom Tum, Dak Lak provinces have an area of ​​85,265 ha. This place is famous for its basalt red soil and cool climate, suitable for cashew trees to grow

The South Central Coast cashew growing region

The South Central Coast has an area of ​​35,023 hectares, the rest is the Mekong River Delta, and the North Central Coast with a small area of ​​cashew cultivation.

Which actions have the Vietnamese government taken to promote its cashew nuts into the international market? 

Currently, Vietnam’s cashew yield is higher than the world average, but still low compared to the potential. Some other limitations are scattered planting area. Cultivation techniques such as pruning, canopy creation, fertilization, weeding, pest control have not been applied synchronously. Research and transfer of technical advances are still limited and have not met the requirements; The organization of production, the link between farmers, between farmers and businesses is not close.

In order for the cashew industry to develop sustainably, in the coming time, ministries, branches, and localities need to promote intensive farming. That help cashew trees adapt well to climate change and limit the influence of unseasonal rains. In fact, if applying intensive farming techniques, cashew yield can increase from 24 to 63%.

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                                                    Roasted cashew nuts

Because Vietnam has a large cashew area and high productivity, Vietnamese cashew nuts products are constantly leading the consumption market around the world. As a result, our company – Vihaba would like to be an important part of providing the best quality cashew nuts to international customers. Vihaba is committed to giving our customers the best standard cashew nuts with a variety of types.

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