The Interprofessional Agricultural Organization for the Cashew Sector (OIA Anacarde) aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in cashew orchards. On September 10th and 11th, 2026, in Yamoussoukro, it organized a training workshop dedicated to agroforestry techniques applied to rehabilitated orchards.Around one hundred producers from the 19 producing regions of Côte d'Ivoire took part in this meeting held at the Hanniel Hotel in Yamoussoukro. The objective was to strengthen their technical skills in intercropping systems and to promote more sustainable management of production areas.Through this initiative, the OIA Anacarde intends in particular to support producers in the diversification of their production systems, the preservation of soils, the strengthening of biodiversity and the improvement of the resilience of farms in the face of climate challenges.Agroforestry relies on a better integration of trees, crops, and, depending on the system, other agricultural activities. In cashew orchards, this approach can help optimize land use while promoting the maintenance of vegetation cover and the preservation of natural resources.The opening ceremony was also marked by the signing of a partnership agreement between OIA Anacarde and WeeCap.The agreement was signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the OIA Cashew, Beh Soro, and the Director of WeeCap projects in Ivory Coast, Olivier Kabré.This agreement formalizes the commitment of both organizations to work together to promote intercropping and the development of sustainable agricultural practices. It also aims to strengthen the capacities of women and young people involved throughout the cashew value chain.For the OIA Anacarde, this partnership represents a further step in structuring actions designed to support producers in the gradual transformation of their practices.At the opening of the workshop, the chairman of the OIA Anacarde Board of Directors, Beh Soro, welcomed the participants and praised their mobilization around this initiative.Speaking after him, WeeCap's Project Director in Ivory Coast, Olivier Kabré, stressed the importance of supporting producers in adopting practices that promote sustainable orchard management.The representative of the Ministry of Water and Forests, Colonel Aka, for his part, highlighted the interest shown by his ministerial department in initiatives promoting the preservation of forest resources, the restoration of ecosystems and the promotion of environmentally friendly agricultural practices.Mr. N'Guetta also contributed to discussions on the challenges and prospects for the development of agroforestry in cashew orchards.At the end of the opening ceremony, the Secretary General of the Prefecture, Ms. Claude Djerehe, officially launched the works, on behalf of the Regional Prefect, Prefect of the Department of Yamoussoukro.The Director of Agricultural Operations and Programs (DOPA), André Kouassi, as well as the Government Commissioner, Soro Fozié, also witnessed this important step for the OIA Cashew.For two days, participants were instructed on the principles and techniques of agroforestry applicable to cashew orchards, particularly in the context of rehabilitating dense plantations by thinning.The stated ambition is not only to contribute to improving productivity but also to strengthen the environmental sustainability of farms.The promotion of associated crops should in particular make it possible to increase forest cover, promote carbon sequestration and strengthen the resilience of production systems.This initiative comes at a time when the OIA Anacarde (French Cashew Association) is supporting the rehabilitation of dense orchards. The integration of agroforestry practices thus appears as a complementary lever for better utilizing the spaces freed up by thinning operations.The closing ceremony was held on September 11th in the presence of DOPA, André Kouassi. The organization's president, Beh Soro, who was unable to attend, was represented by Dagou Djédjé, a member of the Board of Directors.The Government Commissioner, Soro Fozié, then addressed the producers before Inspector N'Guetta, representing the Ministry of Agriculture, officially closed the proceedings.He praised the quality of the discussions and lessons taught during the two days of training, while inviting producers to adopt the techniques acquired and to disseminate them within their communities.A certificate of participation was given to each of the trained producers.At the end of the workshop, participants leave with new knowledge to be put into practice on their farms.For the OIA Anacarde, this training and the partnership concluded with WeeCap reflect the same ambition: to support the transformation of agricultural practices, strengthen the resilience of orchards in the face of climate change and sustainably integrate the Ivorian cashew sector into a logic of responsible production.