Cocoa Farm Model
DURATION: |
1 year |
LOCATION: |
Africa, Latin America, Asia and Oceania |
NATURE OF PROJECT: |
Characterisation of smallholding cocoa farming systems |
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: |
EUR€ 92,799 |
SOURCE OF FUNDING: |
IDH and CHOCOSUISSE have pledged to contribute each to €32,000. The ICCO will finance the remaining €28,799 |
COMMISIONED TO: |
University of Reading, Reading, UK |
PROJECT STARTING DATE: |
March 2020 |
COMPLETION DATE: |
Expected in April 2021 |
Brief Description:Smallholder farms are characterized by their small size and low productivity coupled with limited alternative income-earning opportunities for the farmers. However, there is an array of different cocoa farming systems and technical advices to farmers need to be better adapted to their specific farming context. The University of Reading will carry out a literature review and a comparative analysis of existing data and information on cocoa farming systems. Additional information will be gathered from research and extension services providers in cocoa producing countries, cocoa and chocolate companies, certification agencies and universities, etc. |
Project Objectives:This study aims to identify and classify cocoa farming systems currently in place in major cocoa producing areas to propose and disseminate measures to enhance the sustainability of cocoa farming target the appropriate measures to enhance the sustainability of cocoa farming. The study is expected to provide ICCO Member countries and other cocoa stakeholders, a technical manual containing a detailed description of the selected farming models, including agronomic, geographical, economic, social and environmental traits as basis for setting up capacity building programme in farm communities |
Project Documentation:Global Review of Cocoa Farming Systems B27407 Cocoa Grower Guide English |
