Heavy Rains Raise Fears of Flooding & Disease for Côte d'Ivoire's Cocoa Farmers: Reports
Heavy Rains Raise Fears of Flooding & Disease for Côte d'Ivoire's Cocoa Farmers: Reports
Above-average rains and overcast weather could affect the final stage of the March-to-August mid-crop, according to media reports quoting local farmers.
Key concerns:
Heavy rains could trigger flooding, high humidity, and disease, threatening the August harvest;
Buyers are complaining about high moisture content in beans due to lack of sunshine;
In the western region with rains below average and in the southern regions with rains well above average, high humidity could trigger disease and attract insects;
In west‑central and central regions, where rains were well above average, more sunshine is needed to boost the final stage of the mid‑crop.
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