Cashew locally known as ‘kasoy’, is one of the most in demand nut crops in the Philippines. It is a versatile
crop with many economic uses in the food industry as food and feed. It is also one of the high value
commercial crops (HVCC) which is profitable to grow.

Cashew has a high potential for commercial cultivation as there is a steady demand for nutritious food items and an expanding market for processed and other value added cashew-based products in the international market.

This info kit, A Guide to Cashew Production contains information that will equip cashew growers as well as those interested to venture in cashew production the knowledge and skills on how to manage their farms efficiently. This guide consists of five brochures on:

• Cashew Industry: An Overview
  
• Varieties of Cashew
  
• Cultural Management Practices
  
• Integrated Pest Management
  
• Harvest and Post-Harvest