In 2018, the government decided to buy the entire crop of cashew nuts from producers and traders at a price higher than the market. However, many farmers have still not received their money, reports the BBC Swahili.

Three months after the announcement of the decision of the government, many farmers still have not received any money, and others their crops brought back due to low quality. The government promised to complete all payments by February 15.

Although cashew — "southern gold" Tanzania and its main export product, manufacturers often face problems.

In November 2018 the businessmen suggested the farmers to buy their crop, but offered a very low price. In the conflict the state stepped in and said the purchase of crops from all farmers at a price higher than the market.

However, even after three months, the farmers complain that they still have not been paid public funds.

Because of this, many parents do not have enough funds to send children to school. The number of children who went to school in the new academic year in the South of the country decreased by 20%.

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