Technology Details:
The separation of cashew nuts from cashew apples is a labor-intensive process which can be abbreviate by using the portable pedal-operated shear-type cashew apple and nut separator offering the following advantages:
• The nut separator is powered by pedaling, making it suitable for farmers of all ages and abilities:
• The developed portable pedal-operated shear-type cashew apple and nut separator can fit a wide range of nut sizes, from small to bold:
• The device easily removes the nuts from the cashew apple, saving farmers time and effort:
• Its lightweight construction and small size make it portable and convenient to use in a variety of locations:
• The designed nut separator requires less maintenance, which lowers downtime and boosts output:
ICAR-DCR, Karnataka has developed this technology in collaboration with ICAR- CIAE (RS, Coimbatore).