Does contract farming improve welfare? A review

MF Bellemare, JR Bloem - World Development, 2018 - Elsevier
Although many urban areas around the world have grown steadily in recent years, the
structural transformation, wherein an economy goes from relying primarily on agriculture and …

Biotechnological approaches for cocoa waste management: A review

ZS Vásquez, DP de Carvalho Neto, GVM Pereira… - Waste management, 2019 - Elsevier
Cocoa beans provide raw materials for global food industries valued in excess of $47 billion
in world exportations. Through on-farm processing, about 80% of cocoa fruit is discarded as …

[HTML][HTML] Cocoa production, farmlands, and the galamsey: Examining current and emerging trends in the ASM-agriculture nexus

D Siaw, G Ofosu, D Sarpong - Journal of Rural Studies, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, we build on the diverse discussions on the nexus between artisanal and small-
scale mining and agriculture to examine emerging relationships between mining operators …

[HTML][HTML] Gendered perceptions and adaptation practices of smallholder cocoa farmers to climate variability in the Central Region of Ghana

AM Jamal, P Antwi-Agyei, F Baffour-Ata… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Understanding gendered adaptation practices among smallholder cocoa farmers is crucial
to ensuring sustainable cocoa production in Ghana. This study examined the gendered …

Integrating GIS and remote sensing for land use/land cover mapping and groundwater potential assessment for climate-smart cocoa irrigation in Ghana

K Akpoti, M Dembélé, G Forkuor, E Obuobie… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Although Ghana is a leading global cocoa producer, its production and yield have
experienced declines in recent years due to various factors, including long-term climate …

[HTML][HTML] With and beyond sustainability certification: Exploring inclusive business and solidarity economy strategies in Peru and Switzerland

C Oberlack, T Blare, L Zambrino, S Bruelisauer… - World Development, 2023 - Elsevier
Certification of sustainability standards is an important governance strategy aimed at
enhancing the human well-being outcomes of agri-food value chains. While the impacts of …

[HTML][HTML] Livelihood considerations in land-use decision-making: Cocoa and mining in Ghana

EK Eberhard, J Hicks, AC Simon, BK Arbic - World Development …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this teaching case study, students will be challenged to assume the role of a Ghanaian
cocoa farmer, Kojo. After losing his crop to a fungal infestation, Kojo must decide whether to …

Aligning strategic objectives with research and development activities in a soft commodity sector: a technological plan for colombian cocoa producers

S Escobar, M Santander, P Useche, C Contreras… - Agriculture, 2020 - mdpi.com
Although Colombia has the potential to be a cocoa producer for fine flavor and high value
markets, it is not greatly recognized as such. In spite of the government's interest to position …

Analisis Pengaruh Produksi, Harga Dan Nilai Tukar Terhadap Ekspor Biji Kakao Indonesia Ke Belanda

SA Aziziah, ND Setiawina - Cerdika: Jurnal …, 2021 - cerdika.publikasiindonesia.id
Indonesia adalah salah satu produsen biji kakao terbesar di dunia. Kakao menjadi salah
satu komoditi unggulan Indonesia yang di ekspor ke pasar internasional. Belanda menjadi …

Political settlements and the management of cocoa value chain in Ghana

JK Teye, E Nikoi - Journal of Asian and African Studies, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper relies on literature review and primary data collected through in-depth interviews
with 21 respondents to examine the political economy dynamics of the cocoa value chain in …