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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George Alan Roskruge Wood, R. A. Lass. Labour usage R. A. Lass As expenditure on labour is often the largest component in the cost of cocoa production , labour usage is examined in some detail by means of case studies , derived both from ...
George Alan Roskruge Wood, R. A. Lass. Labour usage R. A. Lass As expenditure on labour is often the largest component in the cost of cocoa production , labour usage is examined in some detail by means of case studies , derived both from ...
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... labour usage on harvesting , fermentation and drying , nor whether these tasks are included in the total of 40.0 man- days per ha per annum . The detailed data are ... Labour usage for maintenance of mature cocoa in 252 Labour usage.
... labour usage on harvesting , fermentation and drying , nor whether these tasks are included in the total of 40.0 man- days per ha per annum . The detailed data are ... Labour usage for maintenance of mature cocoa in 252 Labour usage.
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... labour requirements is presented in Table 10.17 , but actual requirements will vary considerably according to the state of the abandoned fields . The data refer to the 1982 season . Mechanisation of cocoa cultivation In Case Study 14 ...
... labour requirements is presented in Table 10.17 , but actual requirements will vary considerably according to the state of the abandoned fields . The data refer to the 1982 season . Mechanisation of cocoa cultivation In Case Study 14 ...
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Botany types and populations H Toxopeus | 11 |
Environment G A R Wood | 38 |
Planting material H Toxopeus | 80 |
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