Low rainfall and cold temperatures raises fears of crop damage among Ivory Coast cocoa farmers

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Low rainfall and cold temperatures raises fears of crop damage among Ivory Coast cocoa farmers   Rainfall was well below average last week across most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa-growing regions, while a cold spell has raised concerns among farmers about potential crop damage that could reduce expectations for the October-to-March main crop.   READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/07/28/low-rainfall-and-cold-temperatures-raises-fears-of-crop-damage-among-ivory-coast-cocoa-far  Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent.    Africanews is available in English and French.  Website : www.africanews.com  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/  Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews

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00:00Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast say a cold spell and lack of rainfall could lead to crop damage

00:06and reduced expectations for the October to March harvest.

00:11Rainy season in the West African country officially runs from April to mid-November.

00:17During that time, rains are usually heavy, but this year farmers across the country say

00:22their plants aren't getting enough moisture.

00:24Last week, the centre-western region of De Loa got just 0.9 millimetres of rain, 18.5 millimetres below average.

00:36Combined with overcast skies and low temperatures, the lack of rain could cause flowers and pods to dry out and fall.

00:44Limited sunshine may increase the risk of disease in cocoa plantations.

00:48Ivory Coast is the world's top cocoa producer, and its sector plays a crucial role in the global supply chain.

00:56But declining production poses a threat to its dominance and to the livelihoods of its farmers.

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