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Cocoa

Innovation Policy will promote the development of Brazilian cocoa farming

The objective is to bring innovation through the generation of technologies, products, processes and services to benefit cocoa

27.07.2022 | 16:28 (UTC -3)

Cocoa

Study shows sustainable expansion of cocoa in the Amazon

Mapping carried out by Embrapa and partners shows that cocoa cultivation in the Amazon is mainly carried out by family farmers in agroforestry systems (SAF)

29.06.2022 | 14:03 (UTC -3)

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Investment with socio-environmental impact increases average income of family cocoa farmer by almost 40% in one year

Balance sheet of Brazil's first sustainable CRA, implemented in southern Bahia, shows increased productivity and almost zero default

30.05.2022 | 13:49 (UTC -3)

Cocoa

Syngenta is a pioneer in the registration of a fungicide to control moniliasis in Brazil

Disease is one of the most devastating for cocoa; on a preventive basis, the inclusion of the crop in the Amistar Top leaflet came about following a request from the Bahia Department of Agriculture

12.05.2022 | 10:23 (UTC -3)

Fungicides

Ceplac and Senar-BA test new fungicides against cocoa witches' broom

The tests will last two years in southern Bahia

11.05.2022 | 14:22 (UTC -3)

Agricultural production

Cocoa farmers will have discounts on paying off and renegotiating debts with the FNE

Faeb celebrates the approval of its claim

05.05.2022 | 14:24 (UTC -3)

Ceplac

Ceplac celebrates 65 years of research and technology for Brazilian cocoa

The Commission's work contributes to Brazil producing quality cocoa and becoming self-sufficient by 2025

21.02.2022 | 15:39 (UTC -3)

Cocoa grinding grows 4,43% and ends 2021 with 224.168 tons

After the drop recorded in 2020 with the impacts of COVID, the sector surpasses 2019 levels

13.01.2022 | 14:35 (UTC -3)

Agricultural production

Sustainable cocoa from Pará stands out in terms of quality in national and international awards

The state's production leads the mix of varieties in the country

07.01.2022 | 13:34 (UTC -3)

Sustainable Cocoa from the Amazon unites Brazil, Colombia and Peru, opening a new perspective for the forest and local communities

Consensus between the 3 countries also seeks new positioning in global markets

16.11.2021 | 16:52 (UTC -3)

Cocoa

Cocoa processing grows more than 12% in October

Despite the increase, the start of the main harvest was also marked by a 35% drop in the receipt of national cocoa by the milling industry compared to September

10.11.2021 | 14:09 (UTC -3)

Agricultural production

Sectoral chamber intends to boost the cocoa chain in Pará

Pará is establishing itself as the main production hub in the country, but it still has many challenges to achieve the excellence it is capable of

21.10.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Climate

Inmet signs the first Parametric Insurance policy for cocoa production in southern Bahia

Meteorological data from Inmet stations were used as risk indicators for the contract between the insurance company and farmers

17.08.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Plant health

Government declares phytosanitary emergency in three states for preventive actions against cocoa moniliasis

During one year, all actions necessary to eradicate the pest and prevent its spread can be adopted with greater agility in Acre, Amazonas and Rondônia

06.08.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Map declares quarantine for the state of Acre to contain cocoa moniliasis

Precautionary measure aims to provide greater support for inspection actions on the transit of vegetables, carried out by State Agricultural Defense Agencies

05.08.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

AIPC warns producers about the importance of controlling cocoa moniliasis

The disease was detected for the first time in Brazil in Acre and is more aggressive than witches' broom

03.08.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Manual provides technical guidance for cocoa producers

Document contains information that can assist in implementation and general management, designed to meet the main demands of producers

28.07.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Pests

Focus of pest that affects cocoa and cupuaçu cultivation is detected in Acre

Mapa adopts measures to expand pest detection monitoring, delimitation of the affected area and immediate adoption of containment and eradication actions

08.07.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Study advances understanding of witches’ broom

Brazil harvested 400 thousand tons of cocoa in the mid-1980s; in the 2000s, production was reduced to around 100 thousand tons

06.07.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Partnership between Embrapa and Ceplac proposes to strengthen cocoa production in Brazil

Partnership aims to create a future research and innovation network made up of producers, cooperatives, foundations, associations, universities and other organizations

06.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Mixed Cocoa Research Unit brings together experience and technology to boost national production

New unit is the result of a partnership between Ceplac and Embrapa, with investments of R$4,7 million in four lines of research

05.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Fruits

New partnership will map Agroforestry Systems and perennial crops in the Amazon

Program establishes land cover standards for generating pilot maps of SAFs and the cultivation of cocoa, palm oil, açaí and citrus in regions of Pará

30.03.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

National cocoa production could grow by 60 thousand tons in four years

Estimate is from Ceplac, which works together with rural producers to expand and improve quality

26.03.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Receipt of cocoa beans decreases 7,5% in March

Volume was 8.236 tons compared to 8.904 tons in February

14.04.2022 | 13:59 (UTC -3)

Plant health

Fungus induces abnormal growth of the cocoa tree and then feeds on the dead tissue

The group found that the infection process occurs in two stages; in the first, the fungus releases cytokinin, which makes the cacao tree produce its favorite food, lignin, which it consumes in the second

12.04.2022 | 07:23 (UTC -3)

Agricultural production

Cultivar News - Cocoa

Innovation Policy will promote the development of Brazilian cocoa farming

Study shows sustainable expansion of cocoa in the Amazon

Investment with socio-environmental impact increases average income of family cocoa farmer by almost 40% in one year

Syngenta is a pioneer in the registration of a fungicide to control moniliasis in Brazil

Ceplac and Senar-BA test new fungicides against cocoa witches' broom

Cocoa farmers will have discounts on paying off and renegotiating debts with the FNE

Ceplac celebrates 65 years of research and technology for Brazilian cocoa

Cocoa grinding grows 4,43% and ends 2021 with 224.168 tons

Sustainable cocoa from Pará stands out in terms of quality in national and international awards

Sustainable Cocoa from the Amazon unites Brazil, Colombia and Peru, opening a new perspective for the forest and local communities

Cocoa processing grows more than 12% in October

Sectoral chamber intends to boost the cocoa chain in Pará

Inmet signs the first Parametric Insurance policy for cocoa production in southern Bahia

Government declares phytosanitary emergency in three states for preventive actions against cocoa moniliasis

Map declares quarantine for the state of Acre to contain cocoa moniliasis

AIPC warns producers about the importance of controlling cocoa moniliasis

Manual provides technical guidance for cocoa producers

Focus of pest that affects cocoa and cupuaçu cultivation is detected in Acre

Study advances understanding of witches’ broom

Partnership between Embrapa and Ceplac proposes to strengthen cocoa production in Brazil

Mixed Cocoa Research Unit brings together experience and technology to boost national production

New partnership will map Agroforestry Systems and perennial crops in the Amazon

National cocoa production could grow by 60 thousand tons in four years

Receipt of cocoa beans decreases 7,5% in March

Fungus induces abnormal growth of the cocoa tree and then feeds on the dead tissue

Field Day held by CATI and partners brings together more than 150 people interested in cocoa farming

Brazilians take gold and silver in world cocoa competition

National cocoa receipt grows 10,89%, but is below industry grinding