DODOMA, April 2 -- TANZANIA recorded the highest average cashew price in Africa during the 2025/2026 season, with farmers earning 2,550/- per kilo, the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Mr David Silinde, has said.

Responding to a basic question by Mtama MP, Mr Nape Nnauye (CCM), in the National Assembly yesterday, Mr Silinde said the price is well above that offered in other major producing countries.

In his basic question, Mr Nnauye wanted to know whether the government is ready to review the pricing mechanism in cashew auctions, following complaints from farmers over how prices are determined.

Mr Silinde further said neighbouring producers, including Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Benin, recorded an average price of 1,750...