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Cocoa Farmers and Agrochemical Safety Compliance: Empirical Insights from Ghana [PDF]
This study addresses the lack of empirical insights into the adherence of cocoa farmers to safety protocols. Specifically focused on agrochemical safety compliance, the research employs a quantitative approach and collects data from 385 cocoa farmers in ...
Amoako, Prince Kwadwo +6 more
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Investing in agrochemicals in the cocoa sector of Côte d’Ivoire: hypotheses, evidence and policy implications [PDF]
This paper presents empirical evidence to show how socioeconomic factors affect the adoption of and investment in agrochemicals in the cocoa sector of Côte d’Ivoire.
Keho, Yaya +3 more
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Orchard netting impacts on biodiversity leading to cascading effects at the ecosystem level
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Agriculture must ensure food production without further compromising the ecosystem functions upon which it depends. Agricultural practices should therefore avoid harming farmland biodiversity, especially of taxa that supply the key ecosystem services (e.g.
Corrado Alessandrini +13 more
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Agribusiness competency development of cocoa farmers at konawe regency in Southeast Sulawesi Province [PDF]
, 2010 Salah satu komoditas unggulan perkebunan yang banyak dikembangkan masyarakat pada usahatani lahan kering adalah pembudidayaan tanaman kakao (Theobrama cacao L), dan wilayah Kabupaten Konawe merupakan sentra pengembangan komoditas unggulan kakao rakyat ...
Rayuddin
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A pilot study for identify the factor influencing productive Malaysian cocoa farmers (PMCF) work performance during Covid-19 pandemic [PDF]
, 2022 Work performance of cocoa farmers played a significant role in contributing more than 95% of cocoa production in Malaysia. The low production was reported due to the low productivity of cocoa beans produced by the farmers.
A.Ghani, Mohd. Zamri +5 more
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Socio-economic characteristics of registered cocoa farmers in Edo State, Nigeria
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2016 This study examined the socio-economic characteristics of registered cocoa farmers in Edo State; Nigeria. Primary data was collected using a well structured questionnaire administered to 180 registered cocoa farmers selected using a multi-stage sampling
C.O. Osarenren +2 more
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International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 2023 This paper evaluates the impact of the adoption of cocoa hand pollination (CHP) on the welfare of smallholder cocoa producers. Using data collected from 1200 cocoa farmers in Huni Valley and Kejebril districts of Ghana, we employed endogenous switching regression, propensity score matching and inverse probability weighted adjustment techniques to ...
Bright O. Asante +6 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Implementing digital technologies is touted as the next big step for the firms aiming to improve sustainability in their supply chains. These technologies are often credited with the potential to improve transparency and achieve sustainability.
Amna Farrukh, Aqeel Ahmed, Sadaat Yawar
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Environmental burden of fungicide application among cocoa farmers in Ondo state, Nigeria
Scientific African, 2019 Application of copper based fungicide to control black pod disease caused by Phytophthora megakarya is a common practice among cocoa farmers. Copper based fungicide has detrimental effect on the environment and the output of cocoa production.
Fatai Abiola Sowunmi +4 more
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Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 2023 This study delves into the crucial intersection of climate resilience and sustainable agriculture by investigating the application of nature-based solutions (NBS) as adaptive strategies employed by cocoa farmers in Ghana.
Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum +6 more
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