How farmers can earn more from cocoa
Cocoa should be transplanted after about four months. The preferred parent trees should be vigorous and healthy. The plant should be planted in the centre of the pit, not too deep. Cocoa is Uganda’s fourth-biggest commodity export after coffee, tea and fish. Since its introduction in
Learn MoreProfitability of cocoa production in Uganda
Cocoa plant is an ever-green tree that produces pods. The pods contain beans which are fermented and dried to produce chocolate. Cocoa is an equatorial crop well suited to grow in hot and humid areas with a maximum annual average of 30 – 300C. The crop
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West Africa facing 10% drop in cocoa output in 2025/26
West African cocoa production, which has faced two successive below-average harvests, is likely to see another 10% decline in the upcoming 2025/26 season despite marginally improved weather conditions. Ivory Coast and Ghana – the world’s two leading producers – along with Nigeria and Cameroon, account for
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Challenges in Cocoa Farming: What Needs to Change
What Needs to Change in Cocoa Farming? Cocoa farming is at a turning point. As demand for high-quality chocolate continues to grow, so do the pressures on the cocoa supply. Climate change, shifting demographics, and environmental challenges make it harder to maintain stable production, putting long-term
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