The cashew industry in India is currently navigating diverse and increasingly volatile weather conditions across its major producing regions this July 2025—a period that, while post-harvest, plays a critical role in shaping the next crop cycle.
While the peak cashew harvesting season typically runs from January/February to May/June, July is no less important. It is the time for:
Post-harvest plant recovery
New flush initiation
Foundation for the next season’s flowering
But this year, erratic monsoons, dry spells, and temperature anomalies are threatening these delicate processes..
1. Ganjam, Odisha
Temperature : 26.75°C (moderately lower than average 27.86°C, but still within a generally favorable range for cashew). The original statement said “higher than average” but the numbers indicate it’s slightly lower. This slight coolness might not be immediately detrimental.
Rainfall : 4.86mm . This is a severe deficit, less than half the average.
2. Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Temperature : 24.48°C .
Rainfall : 28.21mm .
3. Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Temperature : 22.85°C . This temperature is at the lower end of the range and is stated to “impose stress on the cashew plantations.”
Rainfall : 19.3mm. This points to a significant dry spell.
4. North Goa
Temperature : Slight drop .
Rainfall : Slight decrease (from long-term averages).
5. Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
Temperature : Significantly lower (compared to long-term measurements).
Rainfall : Significantly lower (compared to long-term measurements).