Concerns are mounting among Ivorian cocoa farmers as a prolonged dry season threatens to disrupt the upcoming mid-crop harvest.
With insufficient rainfall and high temperatures, farmers are observing weakened trees and a delayed start to the growing season.
This could lead to a significant shortage of cocoa beans, a vital commodity for the global chocolate industry.
While some regions report favorable rainfall, others, particularly in central regions, are experiencing significantly below-average rainfall, impacting tree health and hindering crop development.
This situation highlights the vulnerability of cocoa production to climate change and underscores the need for sustainable agricultural practices to mitigate the impact of climate variability.
