Cocoa

By Umar Nsubuga For the eighth year running, Vision Group and together with the Embassy of the Netherlands, KLM Airlines, dfcu Bank and Koudjis …

Hermankono, Ivory Coast “Thirty years I’ve been in cocoa — and this is the worst season yet,” said Siaka Sylla as he contemplated an almost …

By Patrick Okino Frederick Ogwal Oyee, the Chief of Inomo Clan in Lango sub-region is engaged in promoting cocoa growing in the sub-region, a perennial …

The husks of cocoa pods and the pulp or sweatings surrounding the beans and the cocoa bean shells can be used. Some examples of …

By Julius Odeke For decades, Busoga sub-region has been embroiled in the growing of other traditional cash crops without any competition, thus affecting the …

The ideal range of temperatures for cocoa is a minimum of 18-21°C and maximum of 30-32°C. High temperatures may affect bean characteristics and yield. …

By Umar Nsubuga Cocoa is one of the oldest cash crops in Uganda. It is propagated by seeds and, when mature, reaches over eight …

By Rosemary Tukundane The beautiful looks and aroma of cocoa attracts people to Abdalla Mangaliji farm. But Abdalla was initially a successful coffee back …

Abidjan, Ivory Coast Ivory Coast and Ghana, the world’s two biggest cocoa producers, said Monday there had been progress towards resolving a tug-of-war with chocolate …

VEVEY, Switzerland, July 2, 2023 (AFP) – Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of …