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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... Forest shade Thinning the forest and planting cocoa beneath the remaining forest trees is the method commonly used in West Africa , but the method varies according to the soil , climate and distance from markets . In places where there ...
... Forest shade Thinning the forest and planting cocoa beneath the remaining forest trees is the method commonly used in West Africa , but the method varies according to the soil , climate and distance from markets . In places where there ...
Page 137
... forest lie in its speed and economy . It is possible to save a year in establishing cocoa by underplanting forest , the usual programme being to underbrush early in the dry season , line and peg , fell any surplus forest trees to ...
... forest lie in its speed and economy . It is possible to save a year in establishing cocoa by underplanting forest , the usual programme being to underbrush early in the dry season , line and peg , fell any surplus forest trees to ...
Page 138
... forest in much the same way as described above but secondary forest varies considerably and the methods may well need modification to suit the age of the forest and the type of tree growing in it . In Colombia it is recommended that in ...
... forest in much the same way as described above but secondary forest varies considerably and the methods may well need modification to suit the age of the forest and the type of tree growing in it . In Colombia it is recommended that in ...
Contents
Botany types and populations H Toxopeus | 11 |
Environment G A R Wood | 38 |
Planting material H Toxopeus | 80 |
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