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Roraima researchers explore cashew practices at Caju Conecta

Field visits in Picos focused on cashew production and processing practices that could be assessed for Roraima.

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A team from Embrapa Roraima and three women growers from Normandia attended Caju Conecta 2026 in Picos, in the state of Piauí. Embrapa’s October 9 report described their field visits across cashew production and processing.

The program included farms, nurseries, technology centers, laboratories and processors of cashew juice, pulp and sweets. The aim was to assess practices in Roraima’s conditions; the source does not report that a particular technique was selected or adopted.

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Roraima delegation’s technical visit to Caju Conecta

Researchers and growers examined cashew value-chain practices in Picos.

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    Report on the delegation published

    Embrapa’s October 9 report described the Roraima delegation’s Caju Conecta visit; the source did not state the visit dates.

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Researchers and growers examined cashew value-chain practices in Picos.

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