Mkutano wa Wadau wa Tasnia ya Korosho Mkoa wa Ruvuma Wafanyika Tunduru

A meeting for stakeholders in the cashew industry of Ruvuma Region took place in Tunduru District on October 9, 2026, according to the Tunduru District Council news. The gathering brought together various cashew crop stakeholders to discuss the crop's development and set strategies to improve production for the 2026/2027 season.

The Tunduru District Commissioner, Mr. Denis Masanja, attended the meeting, representing the Ruvuma Regional Commissioner, Brigadier General Ahmed Abbas Ahmed, the source states. Speaking on behalf of the Regional Commissioner, Mr. Masanja stressed the importance of careful supervision of cashew collection, accurate registration of farmers, use of correct scales, and payments made to the actual names of farmers to avoid past challenges.

The Ruvuma Regional Administrative Secretary, Adv. Mary Makondo, highlighted the importance of maintaining existing cashew trees and planting new ones to increase production and boost farmers' incomes, as reported by the source. The stakeholders discussed various issues concerning the cashew industry and reached several resolutions.

These resolutions included continuing to distribute pesticides to eligible farmers and ensuring farmers receive pesticides through the ongoing annual process. They also involved overseeing the accuracy of scales used in cashew measurement, according to the Tunduru District Council news.

Further resolutions included collaboration among various stakeholders to ensure farmers receive quality cashew seeds and to enhance close monitoring of the crop's quality to achieve its objectives. The meeting is expected to strengthen stakeholder cooperation and the implementation of the agreed resolutions.

The overall aim is to increase production, improve cashew quality, and enhance the benefits of the crop for farmers and the economy of Ruvuma Region as a whole, the source concluded.

Improving cashew production and ensuring fair practices directly impacts the livelihoods of many farmers in Tunduru District and the wider Ruvuma Region, aligning with TCDI's focus on community development and economic well-being. This is TCDI context, not a statement by the source, and does not mean TCDI took part in what is reported.