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University of Göttingen
Birds, bats and nearby forest increase cacao yield, study shows
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GÖTTINGEN, Germany – Peru is the third largest producer of organic cacao worldwide and is also a leader in the cultivation of native cacao...
Study suggests transition to responsible, high-quality cocoa production
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GÖTTINGEN, Germany – Worldwide demand for food from the tropics that meets higher environmental and social standards has risen sharply in recent years. Consumers...
Coffee, cocoa and vanilla: an opportunity for more trees in tropical landscapes
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GÖTTINGEN, Germany – The cultivation of coffee, cocoa and vanilla secures the income of many small-holder farmers and is also a driver of land-use...
Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to drought than cocoa in full sun
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A new study based on detailed field measurements in West Africa shows cocoa agroforestry to be less drought resilient than previously thought. The strong...