About Us
The All India Cashew Growers Association (AICGA) is a national-level platform formed to represent and safeguard the interests of cashew farmers across India. The association focuses on improving farmer income, promoting sustainable cultivation, and strengthening market access through collective action and policy advocacy.
Nationwide Representation
Farmer-Centric Initiative
Policy Advocacy
Knowledge & Support
The Need
The cashew sector in India faces a serious challenge — price instability of raw cashew nuts.
Despite rising domestic and export demand, farmers continue to receive low and inconsistent prices. A significant share of profits is absorbed by intermediaries and processing sectors, leaving growers with limited returns. This has discouraged expansion and reduced farmer interest in cashew cultivation.
There is currently no strong unified body to address these issues at the national level.
AICGA was formed to:
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Advocate fair pricing
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Reduce exploitation by middlemen
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Represent farmers in policy decisions
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Create awareness and improve communication among growers
Our Objectives
Improve communication among cashew farmers across India
Promote welfare and development of growers
Represent farmer issues at government level
Act as a liaison between farmers, research institutions, and markets
Disseminate scientific knowledge on cultivation and processing
Promote value addition and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs)
Support marketing of cashew products
Organize fairs, exhibitions, and industry events
Collaborate with national and international agencies
All India Cashew Growers Association
Strengthening India’s Cashew Farming Community
Why Join AICGA?
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Better price advocacy
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Direct communication with experts
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Access to latest research
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Market linkage opportunities