July 17, 2019
In his desire to increase the incomes of populations in rural areas, boost economic growth and combat desertification in the northern and eastern regions of Cameroon, President of the Republic Paul Biya has allocated in 2017 a special fund for the production and free distribution of cashew and acacia senegal plants.
As part of this valuable project led by the Agricultural Research Institute for Development (IRAD) led by Dr. Noé Woin, the Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation (MINRESI) Dr. Madeleine Tchuinté, during a working visit to Ngaoundéré from 15 to 18 July 2019, the solemn launching of the second distribution campaign of 1,500,000 cashew plants (15,000 ha of land) and 700,000 acacia senegal (or 7,000 ha of land) to the people.
"To eradicate poverty in the Far North and East, the head of state wanted to provide them with a cash crop that, in addition to cotton, earns them significant revenues each year. year. The cashew tree turns out to be a culture of the future. We wanted to innovate. And the Head of State has instructed, giving us the means, the production and distribution of cashew plants and the acacia senegal. Our mission is to provide free cashew plants to all farmers in the North, Far North, Adamaoua and East who are agro-ecological zones adapted to these crops, "said Madeleine Tchuinté at during the solemnity that knew the presence of administrative authorities, municipal, political, traditional, elites and forces as well as land lords.
An agricultural manna is destined for peasant organizations, agricultural enterprises and even private individuals.
"In two or three years, people need to be able to produce something that improves their living conditions. There is no point in always dreaming while we have our fortune under our plates. Moreover, we hope that this operation is a success for the Far North, "hammered the MINRESI accompanied by the Secretary General.
As a good example, Madeleine Tchuinté planted a cashew plant (Western Anacardium, scientific name) at the esplanade of the Wakwa Agricultural Research Regional Center (Ngaoundere).
With demonstration in support, the populations were well built by a researcher of the IRAD on the cultural technical route, the protection of the plants (by hedges), the maintenance of the parcels, the water supply, etc. .
"Indeed, cashew and acacia Senegal, which are our focus today, are undoubtedly promising crops for Cameroon on the agricultural, economic, environmental and social levels with flagship products such as cashew nuts and gum arabic are very popular internationally, "she said.
The first crop year of 2018 resulted in a free distribution of more than 1,000,000 cashew plants (more than 10,000 ha of land). It is an operation that is spread over 5 years in a row.
For the record, cashew produces cashew nuts for export and locally consumed cashew nuts used in the manufacture of juice, jam, alcohol and pharmaceuticals.
Acacia Senegal produces gum arabic, an exudate of edible solid, descending sap released naturally or following an incision on the trunk and at the foot of trees of the acacia family. Gum arabic is equally popular in industrial fields such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, electronics, etc.
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