Cashew in the Southern region of Honduras: chain analysis
The Cashew Conglomerate of South Honduras consists of 5 union organizations (UNC, CNTC, ACAN, AHMUC and UTC); 2 producers’ companies (CREPAIMASUL and EGL); 15 farmers’ groups; 2 agricultural cooperatives; 77 associations-companies and 9 artisanal processors (in total 1160 producers).
Although cashew represents an important asset, it has not been consolidated as a sustainable source of income and of quality of life for its producers. Carrying out a chain analysis is the first step in improving the farmers' livelihood.
The analysis included four main stages: mapping of the chain, prioritization of problems, the definition of market strategies and the elaboration of an action plan. The process consisted of theoretical lectures, group exercises and surveys of organized farmers-producers (baseline). The report was socialized among representatives of the Conglomerate to improve their analysis.
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