Rainfall

Soil Moisture Offsets Dry Weather, Boosts Ivory Coast Cocoa Crop, Farmers Say

Soil moisture compensated for dry sunny weather in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week, boosting the upcoming harvests of the October-to-...

Ivory Coast Rains, Sun Favourable For Main Cocoa Crop: Farmers

A mix of rain and sunshine in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week bodes well for the October-to-March main crop as long as Harmattan cond...

Heavy Rainfall Triggers Black Pod Outbreaks In Ivorian Cocoa Farms

Another week of uncharacteristically heavy rain across Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions has increased the soil's moisture content and triggered a wave o...

Ivory Coast Rains Raise Farmers' Hopes For Cocoa Crop

Above-average rains last week in most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa regions could pave the way for an early and strong start to the October-to-March main cr...

Ivory Coast Cocoa Farmers Upbeat Despite Below-Average Rains

Good soil moisture content in Ivory Coast’s cocoa regions is helping pods develop well on trees, making for a strong start for the October-to-March m...

Heavy Rain Boosts Ivory Coast Cocoa Mid-Crop, But Raises Fears Of Mould

Heavy rain in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week will spur growth of the April-to-September mid-crop but could cause mouldy beans, farme...

Rain And Sunshine Strengthen Ivory Coast's Cocoa Mid-Crop, Farmers Say

A mix of abundant rain and sunny spells in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week has boosted the April-to-September mid-crop, farmers said.

More Rain Needed For Start Of Ivory Coast Cocoa Mid-Crop, Farmers Say

Rain was below average in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week, with more downpours needed to strengthen the April-to-September mid-crop,...