Ivory Coast Cocoa Mid-Crop Threatened by Patchy Rains
Ivory Coast cocoa farmers warn that patchy rains could reduce mid-crop yields. Growers say steady rainfall is needed through late June for good bean quality.
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Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast report patchy rainfall that threatens to reduce mid-crop yields as the harvest enters its final stage. Rainfall in key regions like Soubre fell 13.4 mm below the five-year average last week. Steady rains through late June are necessary to secure bean quality for the July to August harvest.
