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Ghana official reveals delayed cocoa delivery in 2023/24

Ghana official reveals delayed cocoa delivery in 2023/24

Ghana has delayed the delivery of 370,000 metric tonnes of cocoa in the 2023/24 season due to poor output, its food and agribusiness minister-designate has said.

Côte d'Ivoire suspends officials for 'smuggling' cocoa

Côte d'Ivoire suspends officials for 'smuggling' cocoa

The chief of staff of Côte d'Ivoire's army has ordered the suspension of five officials tasked with combating cocoa smuggling after they allegedly aided cocoa trafficking.

Lack of rain worries cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire

Lack of rain worries cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire are worried that a persistent lack of rain could weigh on the April to September mid-crop.

Côte d'Ivoire to tackle cocoa smuggling as 50,000 tonnes 'illegally' shipped

Côte d'Ivoire to tackle cocoa smuggling as 50,000 tonnes 'illegally' shipped

Authorities in Côte d'Ivoire are seeking more ways to tackle cocoa smuggling as records show that from October to December 2024, 50,000 tonnes of cocoa were illegally shipped out.

Dry weather threatens Côte d'Ivoire cocoa crop

Dry weather threatens Côte d'Ivoire cocoa crop

No rain fell last week in most of Côte d'Ivoire's main cocoa regions, with farmers saying dry weather could damage bean quality.

Côte d'Ivoire farmers need more rain to boost cocoa crop

Côte d'Ivoire farmers need more rain to boost cocoa crop

More rainfall is needed in Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa-growing regions to boost the October-to-March main crop.

Dryer weather help Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa crop grow

Dryer weather help Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa crop grow

Dryer weather combined with high moisture content in most of Côte d'Ivoire's main cocoa regions continued to boost the development of the crop.

South Africa maize harvest drops by 20%

South Africa maize harvest drops by 20%

South Africa's maize production over the last one year is expected to drop by slightly over 20%, government records indicated on Wednesday.

More rains, sun needed to boost Côte d'Ivoire cocoa crop

More rains, sun needed to boost Côte d'Ivoire cocoa crop

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire have said that more rainfall mixed with sunshine are needed in September and October to boost crop quality.

Côte d'Ivoire cocoa farmers worried over poor weather

Côte d'Ivoire cocoa farmers worried over poor weather

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire have expressed concern over unfavourable weather likely to suppress upcoming harvest.

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire prepare for main crop

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire prepare for main crop

Côte d'Ivoire, the world's top cocoa producer, is in its rainy season, which runs from April to mid-November.

Drought: Zimbabwe maize harvest to drop by 72pc

Drought: Zimbabwe maize harvest to drop by 72pc

Zimbabwe's maize production for the 2023/24 season has dropped by about 72%, estimates by government indicated on Wednesday.