CocoaThis text covers all aspects of cocoa production. Higher prices for cocoa have led to much new knowledge about the plant and changes to its methods of production. These are discussed, along with new problems that have occurred and the fresh research projects that have been needed. |
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... farms varies considerably but the majority of farmers hold relatively small areas and there are few farmers with more than 8 ha . There are certain exceptions to this general picture . In West Cameroon several cocoa plantations were ...
... farms varies considerably but the majority of farmers hold relatively small areas and there are few farmers with more than 8 ha . There are certain exceptions to this general picture . In West Cameroon several cocoa plantations were ...
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... farmers with about 65 per cent of them being utilised for partial replanting as described earlier . From 1965 , farmers were encouraged to clear - fell and completely replant their old moribund fields , but there have been a number of ...
... farmers with about 65 per cent of them being utilised for partial replanting as described earlier . From 1965 , farmers were encouraged to clear - fell and completely replant their old moribund fields , but there have been a number of ...
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... farmers and many others were reluctant to come forward for unexplained reasons . This project , like other similar projects elsewhere in West Africa , found it difficult to recruit participating farmers who met their conditions . The ...
... farmers and many others were reluctant to come forward for unexplained reasons . This project , like other similar projects elsewhere in West Africa , found it difficult to recruit participating farmers who met their conditions . The ...
Contents
Botany types and populations H Toxopeus | 11 |
Environment G A R Wood | 38 |
Planting material H Toxopeus | 80 |
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