Cashew farming is one of Tanzania’s most important agricultural sectors, yet many smallholder farmers still process nuts by hand — a slow and labour-intensive method that limits output and quality.
In this guide we look at the entry-level cashew processing machines best suited to small Tanzanian farms, typical capacity requirements, and what to expect from a basic semi-automatic setup.
Why Mechanise?
Manual shelling yields roughly 10–15 kg of kernels per worker per day. A basic electric shelling machine can process 100–200 kg/h — transforming what takes a week of manual labour into a few hours.
Recommended Starter Equipment
For farms processing 500–2,000 kg of raw nuts per day, we typically recommend:
- A 200 kg/h semi-automatic shelling machine
- A steam treatment unit (for shell softening)
- A manual or semi-automatic peeling table
Total investment for this setup ranges from USD 8,000–18,000 depending on configuration.
Getting Started
Contact us via WhatsApp or our inquiry form and we’ll help size the right equipment for your operation.