Ghana’s cocoa farmers are trapped by the chocolate industry: Cocoa production is an important cog in Ghana's economy Wikimedia CommonsThe chocolate industry is worth more than $ 80 billion a year. But some cocoa farmers in parts of West Africa are poorer now than they were in the 1970s or 1980s. In other areas, artificial support for cocoa farming is creating a debt … [Read more...] about Ghana’s cocoa farmers are trapped by the chocolate industry | The Conversation
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How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change | The Conversation
How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change: Cocoa fruit pods. Shutterstock/PixieMeWorldwide, areas suitable for cocoa production are predicted to shrink by up to 20-30% over the next 30 years. This is because cocoa trees are already struggling to cope with drier, hotter conditions – attributed in large part to climate change. Chocolate, one of the most … [Read more...] about How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change | The Conversation
Danida-sponsored research improves the lives of Ghanaian cocoa farmers
Danida-sponsored research improves the lives of Ghanaian cocoa farmers: Margaret Owusu grew up in the rural areas around the city of Tema, approx. 25 km from Accra, with hardworking parents and a strong passion for education. Today, her research is improving the lives of the rural population in Ghana. Partly sponsored by Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC), partly by Toms Group, … [Read more...] about Danida-sponsored research improves the lives of Ghanaian cocoa farmers
