Monrovia — Traditional cocoa growers from more than five communities in Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, have completed a ten-month intensive training on how to maintain and manage their cocoa farms. The intent is to build the skills of cocoa farmers in the county aimed at increasing production. The training was offered to over 100-local small scale cocoa farmers by an agribusiness consultant firm, Vainga Agriculture Development and Management Consultancy (VADEMCO). Mr. Kamara said this number can only increase if government invests in the sector and have an empowerment scheme for small holder cocoa farmers. About 82 males and 23 females were certificated after successfully completing the 10-month cocoa training from May 3, 2019 to January 2020.

Source: Front Page Africa February 12, 2020 02:48 UTC