Tanzania, June 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's target of producing 750,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts (RCN) in the 2026/27 season faces pressure due to a shortage of powdered sulphur in key producing regions.

The shortage comes despite strong sector earnings, with cashew exports generating Sh1.247 trillion ($479.7 million) in 2026, up from Sh1.036 trillion ($398.8 million) in 2025, according to the Bank of Tanzania Monthly Economic Review for the year ending May 2026.

Farmers in Tunduru, Ruangwa, Masasi, Newala and Tandahimba say limited access to subsidised sulphur is affecting preparations for the new season, raising concerns over possible yield declines if supply is not restored.

Tunduru Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Society (Ta...