Cocoa farming is one of the major causes of forest degradation in West Africa. Efforts to make the cocoa sector sustainable at a social, environmental and economic level will not be attainable unless farmers earn at least a living income. ...
We discuss here such a regional approach for cocoa in West Africa, where 70聽% of global cocoa supply originates. On the basis of a statistical model of relative climatic suitability calibrated on West African cocoa farming areas and average climate projections for the 2030s and 2050s of, ...
Cocoa (Theobroma cacaoL.) is a crop of huge economic significance worldwide and is grown mainly in tropical and subtropical countries. Currently, West Africa produces most of the world's cocoa. The crop provides economic support to cocoa-growing countries, smallholder farmers, and the chocolate c...
Cacao-Trace: The reality of cocoa farming in Ivory Coast In Ivory Coast, Cocoa farms are typically small and family-owned, with the land often passed from one generation to the next. In the San Pedro region where Forastero cocoa is grown, the size of Cacao-Trace cocoa farms rarely exceeds...
human rights violations and environmental degradation. While global consumption of chocolate has increased over the years, cocoa production is declining due to small crops, lack of farming expertise, pests and disease. Serious issues such as child labour, deforestation and soil impoverishment are linked...
Smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana are poised to gain a stronger voice in decision-making processes within the… Op-ed Will Large-Scale Commercial Farming Solve Ghana Cocoa Decline? Seidu Abu Feb 4, 2025 0 Ghana's cocoa industry faces significant challenges, threatening its status as the ...
). Unfortunately, this love is hurting rain forests in Africa. Some cocoa beans are grown in areas where rain forests should be. Cocoa farmers have been cutting down these forests. Many forests are disappearing because of deforestation. Some forests are protected and it is against the law to ...
cocoa farming through our signature sustainable sourcing program, Cocoa Life, we’re excited to leverage our know-how in a collaborative approach to sustainable raw material sourcing with a geographically customized solution. Creating opportunities to innovate, in partnership with our...
Artificial Hand Pollination (AHP) technology has demonstrated significant potential to enhance cocoa productivity and alleviate poverty among cocoa farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, a government-sponsored AHP program implemented from 2017 to 2021 led to notable yield increases; however, adoption ...
Most cocoa production is done by small farmers rather than large industrial farming operations. Those small farmers often work in poor conditions and earn very little money for their work. Unable to invest in their land, many farmers are seeing worsening soil quality and lower crop yields year a...