Context and issues

Cocoa

How can we intensify cocoa production in a sustainable way, to satisfy growing demand? The sustainability of the value chain depends on its capacity to adapt to climate-related constraints (particularly pests and diseases) and pressure on resources. It must also be attractive to small-scale cocoa producers. 热博体育 and its partners are working to help producers and players further downstream in the supply chain develop a sustainable cocoa economy.

The figures for cocoa

5.5  million producers in the global South produce 4.5 million tonnes
Cocoa plantings cover more than 12 million hectares
Yields vary from 150 to 2500 kg/ha/year
Consumption will have increased by 20% by 2020-2025
Ivory Coast accounts for 44% of total global output
Four African countries supply more than 70%

The issues

For producers and technical centres

Ageing farmers and plantings, a drop in soil fertility, and low productivity are exacerbating competition with other, more lucrative crops, or more attractive non-agricultural activities. For these players, the challenge is to: