Is kola Tree the Enemy of Cocoa? A Critical Analysis of Agroforestry Recommendations Made to Ivorian Cocoa Farmers
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DOI: 10.1007/s10745-018-9975-0
Abstract: Cocoa production in Côte d’Ivoire (40% of the world market) has tripled in the past 35 years even as the country’s forests are depleted. The chocolate industry, concerned about production so concentrated in one country and… read more here.
Keywords: cocoa farmers; ivorian cocoa; kola tree; tree enemy ... See more keywords
Welfare impact of pesticides management practices among smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2018.01.011
Abstract: Abstract The simultaneous adoption of pesticides management practices has the potential of boosting productivity and improving the welfare of smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana. This study identified the factors influencing farmers' choice of the combination… read more here.
Keywords: smallholder cocoa; cocoa farmers; cocoa; management practices ... See more keywords
Pesticide Safety Behavior among Cocoa Farmers in Nigeria: Current Trends and Determinants
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DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2022.2148147
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background There is a strong link between pesticide exposure risk and farmers’ safety behavior. However, there is a lack of understanding of farmers’ safety behavior in pesticide use and the psychological factors that influence… read more here.
Keywords: safety; cocoa farmers; among cocoa; farmers nigeria ... See more keywords
Health implications of pesticides application among cocoa farmers in Idanre local government area, Southwest Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1177/07482337231169091
Abstract: Pesticides are routinely applied by cocoa farmers to enhance cocoa production, which is threatened by pest infestations and diseases. However, the undesired health implications of pesticide applications on the farmers are yet to be fully… read more here.
Keywords: cocoa; cocoa farmers; among cocoa; health implications ... See more keywords
The Nexus Between Cocoa Farmers’ Business Schools Participation and Impact to Support Livelihood Improvement Strategies in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440221108170
Abstract: The authors examined cocoa farmers’ participation in Farmer Business Schools (FBS) in Ghana, impacts of livelihood outcomes (human, physical, financial, and social capitals) on participation, and implications of participation on productivity and per capita expenditure.… read more here.
Keywords: cocoa; cocoa farmers; business schools; capital ... See more keywords
Cocoa Farmers’ Compliance with Safety Precautions in Spraying Agrochemicals and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Cameroon
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15020327
Abstract: The inability of farmers to comply with essential precautions in the course of spraying agrochemicals remains a policy dilemma, especially in developing countries. The objectives of this paper were to assess compliance of cocoa farmers… read more here.
Keywords: cocoa farmers; personal protective; safety; spraying agrochemicals ... See more keywords
Determinants of Cocoa Farmers’ Compliance with Agrochemical Safety Precautions in Ogun and Osun States, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics10080454
Abstract: Cocoa is one of the major cash crops in Nigeria and its production is directly related to the effective utilization of agrochemicals. This paper analysed the factors influencing cocoa farmers’ compliance with agrochemical safety regulations.… read more here.
Keywords: agrochemical safety; safety; ogun osun; cocoa farmers ... See more keywords