
The Tanzanian government has announced plans to enhance the cashew nut sector by increasing investment in processing and value addition, aiming for significant benefits by 2030. In a parliamentary response, Deputy Minister of Agriculture David Silinde addressed inquiries regarding incentives for local cashew processors, stating that efforts are ongoing to improve the investment climate to attract more processing industries within the country.
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