Challenges facing small-scale cashew nut processors in Ruangwa district, Tanzania: an implication for policy change

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dc.contributor.authorMgonja, Nemganga Salimu
dc.contributor.authorShausi, Gosbert Lukenku
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-31T10:18:11Z
dc.date.available2023-03-31T10:18:11Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.descriptionJornal Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractThis study was carried out to assess the challenges faced by small-scale cashew nut processors in Ruangwa District, Tanzania. The study employed a correlational research design using a survey on a sample of 180 small-scale cashew nut processors. Data were collected through questionnaire administration, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and documentary reviews. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and content analysis respectively. The study revealed the following challenges that face small-scale cashew nut processors: use of inefficient local processing tools, less availability of appropriate equipment and machine for processing, lack of money to acquire new technology, and lack of investment and working capital. Other challenges were the availability of raw materials, lack of market information on kernel, lack of reliable training facilities, and lack of government initiative support on cashew nut processing. The study recommends improvement and facilitation of modern processing equipment, training processors on improved processing techniques and improvement of domestic and international cashew nut markets.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2684-1827
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5145
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEuropean Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciencesen_US
dc.subjectCashew nuten_US
dc.subjectProcessorsen_US
dc.subjectRuangwaen_US
dc.subjectSmall-scaleen_US
dc.titleChallenges facing small-scale cashew nut processors in Ruangwa district, Tanzania: an implication for policy changeen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.urlDOI: 10.24018/ejfood.2022.2.4.492en_US

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