Ivory Coast farmers expect bigger cocoa crop as rains beat average
Above-average rain cheers farmers, who warn more sunshine will be needed to help pods grow bigger
29 July 2019 - 17:28
Abidjan — Above-average rainfall last week in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa growing regions will boost the October-to-March main crop, but more sun is still needed, farmers said on Monday.
The mid-crop, which lasts from April to September in the world's top cocoa producer, is coming to an end as few beans were leaving farms and producers focus on the main crop...
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