Purchasing Power
The terms of trade have substantially dropped for cashew nut farmers exchanging far more of the same quantity of rice. In August 2012, poor cashew nuts exports have lowered prices for farmers as stocks pile up from the record year of 2011 (174,000 tons). Furthermore, staple food prices including rice have increased drastically following the coup in April 2012, up to 500 CFA in June 2012 compare to 400 CFA in January.
October 2012
Food Security