Forcipomyia are only around one to three millimetres in length. This makes them the perfect size to access the hooded, pollen-producing anthers of the cocoa tree's small flowers. Cocoa flowers grow ...
The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park is a wonderful winter sanctuary for the family. Imagine two full acres of ...
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Study Highlights Hidden Crisis in Cocoa Farming: How Pollination Affects Chocolate ProductionThis suggests that many cocoa flowers do not receive adequate pollen under natural conditions, leading to lower yields. The effectiveness of natural pollination varied by location, with only 16.7% ...
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Drought threatens cocoa yields in Western UgandaCocoa is grown in about 22 districts, with 70 percent of national production coming from Bundibugyo. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Cocoa farmers in Ntoroko and Bundibugyo districts ...
In fact, hand-pollinating cocoa flowers boosted yields by 20 per cent, highlighting the risks of pollinator decline on chocolate production. The chocolate industry is valued at USD 100 billion ...
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a vital cash-crop for four to six million small-holder farmers across the tropics, and supports a global chocolate industry valued at over USD 100 billion annually.
“This Valentine’s Day expect prices for chocolate treats to increase around 10-20% over last year as the price of cocoa has more than doubled since the beginning of 2024,” said David ...
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