Tag:Cocoa

Agric & Biotech

Liberia to learn from Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire in sustainable cocoa production

Liberia will be taking a lesson from Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire in developing a sustainable cocoa sector. Though the economy has been dominated by rubber...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2022

Agric & Biotech

Association denies report of EU’s plan to ban export of cocoa

The National President of Cocoa Association of Nigeria, Mr Mufutau Abolarinwa, has described as falsehood the news making rounds that EU plans to ban...

Michael Simire - December 26, 2021

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Takeaways from the Accra International Cocoa Conference

Chocolate is certainly not a “JJC” (Johnny Just Came) consumable in the world’s list of delicacies. Made from cocoa, chocolate has been around for...

Michael Simire - December 3, 2020

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Study identifies cocoa cultivation as lead cause of deforestation in Ghana

A study has ascertained that, of all the factors driving deforestation in Ghana, agriculture is prime with cocoa cultivation being the leading cause of...

admin - April 25, 2017

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How to reclaim Nigeria’s lost cocoa glory, by experts

Ways to boost cocoa produce in the country dominated discussions at a recent gathering in Ibadan, Oyo State, where stakeholders explored measures to address...

admin - March 25, 2016

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How government killed Nigeria’s cocoa industry

Our cocoa industry has the potential to employ millions of Nigerians and also create economic spin-offs, which would in turn provide employment for other...

Michael Simire - July 20, 2014