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Insights into the cashew production system in Guinea-Bissau: implications for agroecosystem sustainability

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dc.contributor.authorSierra-Baquero, Paola Vanessa
dc.contributor.authorCatarino, Sílvia
dc.contributor.authorCosta, Gonçalo João
dc.contributor.authorBarai, Amidu
dc.contributor.authorCorreia, Zinha
dc.contributor.authorFerreira, Maria Rosa
dc.contributor.authorVarón-Devia, Edgar
dc.contributor.authorRomeiras, Maria M.
dc.contributor.authorCatarino, Luís
dc.contributor.authorDuarte, Maria Cristina
dc.contributor.authorMonteiro, Filipa
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-22T08:53:16Z
dc.date.available2024-07-22T08:53:16Z
dc.date.issued2024-07
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: West Africa, particularly Guinea-Bissau, heavily relies on cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale L.) production, which significantly impacts the countries’ economies. Cashew exhibits remarkable adaptability to impoverished and arid soils. Understanding producers’ socio-economic characteristics is crucial due to their potential influence on crop productivity and household income. Methods: This study aims to characterize the socio-economic, productive, and phytosanitary aspects of cashew production in Guinea-Bissau, through 151 interviews with producers across all administrative regions of the country. Results: Our findings reveal that cashew producers are mainly males aged 40 to 60, they typically manage plantations under 5 ha, with the smaller plantation areas located in Gabú, Cacheu, and Bolama. The age of the older trees averaged 31 years, with the highest age found in Biombo. Tree density averaged 286 trees per hectare, with higher values in Cacheu, Bafatá, and Bolama. Cashew nut yield in 2020 averaged less than 0.5 tons per hectare, with farmer-set prices generally lower than government determined prices. Oio, Tombali, and Bolama were the regions most affected by pests, while Oio and Cacheu (North) were the most affected by diseases. Top pests included termites, branch girdler, weaver ants, African grasshopper, and stem borer; while top diseases comprised gummosis, anthracnose, and dieback. Discussion: Characterization of cashew production system is crucial at both national and regional levels to identify region-specific limitations and strengths, aiding in the formulation of tailored strategies for sustainable production. Moreover, cashew production plays a crucial role in household incomes in Guinea-Bissau, underscoring the necessity of developing integrated management strategies.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fsufs.2024.1439820pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10451/65344
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
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dc.publisherFrontierspt_PT
dc.relationMinisterio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación from Colombia (Program No. 906)pt_PT
dc.relationFCT 2022.00392.CEECIND/CP1738/CT0002, (doi:10.54499/2022.00392.CEECIND/CP1738/CT0002)pt_PT
dc.relationFCT PTDC/ASP-AGR/0760/2020, doi:10.54499/PTDC/ASP-AGR/0760/2020pt_PT
dc.relationFCT cE3c (UIDB/00329/2020—doi:10.54499/UIDB/00329/2020)pt_PT
dc.relationFCT LEAF (UID/AGR/04129/2020—doi:10.54499/UIDB/04129/2020)pt_PT
dc.relationFCT CHANGE Associated Laboratory (LA/P/0121/2020—doi:10.54499/LA/P/0121/2020)pt_PT
dc.relationFCT TERRA Associated Laboratory (LA/P/0092/2020—doi:10.54499/LA/P/0092/2020)pt_PT
dc.relationFCT GenoCash (doi:10.54499/PTDC/ASP-AGR/0760/2020)pt_PT
dc.relationFAO at Guinea-Bissau Delegation under the Technical Cooperation Program, TCP/GBS/3801- “Appui à la lutte contre les maladies, ravageurs et les parasites de l’anacardier (Anacardium occidentale) en Guinée-Bissaupt_PT
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dc.titleInsights into the cashew production system in Guinea-Bissau: implications for agroecosystem sustainabilitypt_PT
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oaire.citation.titleFrontiers in Sustainable Food Systemspt_PT
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