INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Goa is world-famous for its cashews, particularly the larger-size nuts that are unique to Goa. These cashews were harvested in the farms of Sakhalim and are the highest grade of Goa cashews available.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cashew is one of the most important plantation crops in India as it brings in considerable foreign exchange earnings. In the state of Goa, it occupies the largest area among horticultural crops. This crop covers about 55 302 ha area with an annual production estimated at 27 070 tonnes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Goa is known not only for cashew feni, but also for its premium quality cashew seed.

Detailed explanation-4: -The significance of the cashew to the Goan economy is equivalent to that of the coconut palm. It is the most sought after commercial crop and is widely grown especially for its nuts and juice whether natural or fermented to produce feni.

Detailed explanation-5: -In Goa, cashew crop is cultivated in about 55, 000 hectares with an annual raw nut production estimated at 24, 000 MT with the productivity level of about 500 kg/ha. This production is inadequate to meet the raw nut requirement of processing units located in Goa state too.