Aggregate acreage response of cashew nut and sesame to commodity price and non price factors in Southeastern Tanzania

Abstract

This study aimes at investigating the impact of price and non-price factors on cashew and sesame acreage in Nachingwea and Mtwara rural Districts. Growth rates analyses were also conducted through linearlized exponential growth model to trace the trends for area, yield (productivity) and production of the two crops for the period 1995-2010.