Why farmers fell cashew nut trees for charcoal

Workers at Wonder Nuts factory in Kilifi processing cashew nuts. PHOTO | GEORGE KIKAMI | NMG

Cashew nut was once a source of livelihood for farmers along the coastal region.

Despite being one of the highly priced nuts in the world, lack of extension services, inability to access high-yielding varieties and ageing trees have seen production plummet to the lowest levels over the years.

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