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Strengthening the foundations for a specialty cocoa sector in the Caribbean

Dec 31, 2025, 12:55 PM
As cocoa trees age, their productivity decreases. Old trees produce fewer pods, making it crucial to rehabilitate them to maintain a good yield. The key to rehabilitation is utilising a combination of techniques aimed at improving tree health, stimulating growth, and increasing pod production.
Title : Strengthening the foundations for a specialty cocoa sector in the Caribbean
Link to External Url : https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cd7286en
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*Publication Date : Oct 30, 2025, 12:00 PM
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