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…