2022年5月2日 · West Africa produces over 70% of the world’s cocoa beans, with the leading countries being Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon. This record surpasses that of …

2024年11月19日 · The overall objective of this work is to understand the motivations of West African cocoa farmers in valuing trees within their cocoa fields. To achieve this, we will use the …

2025年1月28日 · Native to lowland rainforests of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, cacao is grown commercially in the New World tropics as well as western Africa and tropical Asia. Its …

African farmers have learned to use agroforestry techniques to maximize the benefits of this microclimate. By planting cocoa trees under a natural canopy or in association with other …

2022年2月17日 · Learn about the origin and history of cacao (cocoa), from both legends and theories, and its journey from its native South America to West Africa.

2024年11月19日 · The level of specialization or diversification in cocoa farmers' motivations is significantly influenced by their knowledge of tree species and cocoa tree density, with …

2015年12月1日 · Conditions for sustainable coca production require major structural changes in the entire cocoa sector. This paper reviews the present condition of cocoa growing in West …

2025年2月7日 · View of a cocoa tree with ripening fruit. Nigeria's cocoa producers are on a roll, reaching a production of 284,232 tons in 2023. Production also saw a boost of around 10% in …

2024年12月1日 · In Africa's two largest cocoa-producing countries (Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana), cocoa plantations with few associated trees contribute to deforestation and biodiversity loss. In …

2023年3月21日 · Cocoa farming has been a significant source of income for many African countries, providing jobs and export opportunities. However, the process of cocoa farming is …