The National Cashew Farmers Association is calling on the government to impress on the Tree Crops Development Authority to come out with a realistic minimum price per kilo this year.
Addressing their grievances in a press conference held at Wenchi in the Bono Region, the association also wants the government to consider the high rate of the dollar coupled with the high production cost of cashew.
The association Secretary Yahaya Bellu, further appealed to the government to allow foreign buyers to purchase from the farm gate if local buyers fail to buy at the announced minimum price.
He further reiterated that if the government fails to meet their demands, they (cashew farmers) would advise themselves in the coming elections.
They also want the government to come out with a policy document to ensure government commitment for making sure that cashew becomes a major cash crop like cocoa.
On his part the National Chairman of cashew farmers association who doubles as the Adumhene of Wenchi Traditional Area, Nana Adu Boamponsem VI, commended Nana Akufo-Addo, Bawumia government for the establishment of the Tree Crops Development Authority.
“We can boldly say that the only promise fulfilled by the president Akufo-Addo’s government to cashew farmers is the Tree Crops Development Authority” he said.
Nana Adu Boamponsem VI therefore urged the government to resource cashew farmers by giving them financial support.
