Goan cashew

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About Goan cashew:

Cashew is one of the most important plantation crops in India
Cashew was native to northeast Brazil in Latin America and was introduced to Goa by the Portuguese in the 16th century (1570).
At the time of its introduction on Indian coasts, cashew was known mainly as a crop for afforestation and soil conservation.
In the state of Goa, it occupies the largest area among horticultural crops.
Climatic condition
Soil and climate: Well-drained deep sandy loam soils are the best for growing cashew. In general, all soils from sandy to laterite are well suited for this crop.
It is very well adapted to Indian coastal area under hot humid conditions
Temperature: In the range of 20 to38 o C, relative humidity in the range of 60 to95 % .
Rainfall: Annual precipitation in the range of 2000 to 3500mm.
Extreme low temperature and frost are not conducive to raise cashew plantations.
The cultivation of this crop is being extended to non-traditional areas in the plains of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and some parts of North East hill region.

Q1:What is a geographical indication tag?

A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place.

Source: What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa