Ivorian cocoa farmers hope for wet July to secure main crop
Farmers say some trees have started blooming but more rain is needed for flowers to proliferate
24 June 2019 - 19:28
Abidjan — Unseasonably dry weather across Ivory Coast’s cocoa regions last week could weaken the next main crop if rainfall does not increase in July, farmers said on Monday.
With the April-to-September mid-crop tailing off in Ivory Coast, the world’s top cocoa producer, farmers are now eyeing the development of the next October-to-March main crop...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.