In Ghana, the diversity and density of non-cocoa trees in cocoa farms is primarily the result of farmers’ managing natural processes of regeneration in forest-fallow systems. Tree diversity is therefore more a result of haphazard, uncoordinated decisions over a long period rather than advanced pl...
Asare, R.
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Asare, R.A.
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[A participatory approach for tree diversification in cocoa farms: Ghanaian farmers experience]
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A participatory approach for tree diversification in cocoa farms: Ghanaian farmers experience
Cocoa agroforestry is perceived as potential adaptation strategy to sub-optimal or adverse environmental conditions such as drought. We tested this strategy over wet, dry and extremely dry periods comparing cocoa in full sun with agroforestry systems: shaded by (i) a leguminous tree species, Albi...
Abdulai, I.
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Vaast, Philippe
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Hoffmann, M.P.
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Asare, R.
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Rotter, Reimund P.
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Graefe, S.
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[Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub-optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun]
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Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub-optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun
Asare, R.
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David, S.
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[Implementing guide for planting, replanting and tree diversification in cocoa systems]
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Implementing guide for planting, replanting and tree diversification in cocoa systems
Cocoa production in West and Central Africa is low (200-700 kg/ha), as a result most cocoa farmers are not getting the full benefits from growing the crop. Studies conducted by the Sustainable Tree Crops Program (STCP) indicate that at present, a large number of farmers make a loss from growing c...
Asare, R.
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David, S.
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[Planting, replanting and tree diversification in cocoa systems - learning about sustainable cocoa production: a guide for participatory farmer training]
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Planting, replanting and tree diversification in cocoa systems - learning about sustainable cocoa production: a guide for participatory farmer training
Dalaa, M.A.
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Kofituo, R.K.
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Asare, R.
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[Climate smart stepwise investment pathway for cocoa farmers in Ghana]
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Climate smart stepwise investment pathway for cocoa farmers in Ghana
Agriculture in Africa is not only exposed to climate change impacts but is also a source of greenhouse gases (GHGs). While GHG emissions in Africa are relatively minimal in global dimensions, agriculture in the continent constitutes a major source of GHG emissions. In Ghana, agricultural emission...
Akrofi-Atitianti, F.
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Speranza, Chinwe Ifejika
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Bockel, Louis
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Asare, R.
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[Assessing climate smart agriculture and its determinants of practice in Ghana: a case of the cocoa production system]
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Assessing climate smart agriculture and its determinants of practice in Ghana: a case of the cocoa production system
On-farm trees in West and Central Africa are increasingly recognized as an important source of timber with tremendous opportunities for enhancing livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, contributing to reducing forest degradation and other functions. This policy brief highlights key findings and ...
Robiglio V
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Minang, Peter A.
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Asare, R.
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[On-farm timber production for emission reduction with sustainable benefits at the tropical forest margins]
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On-farm timber production for emission reduction with sustainable benefits at the tropical forest margins
This manual on biodiversity and wildlife conservation in cocoa landscapes near protected areas aims at improving farmers’ knowledge on biodiversity and wildlife conservation in order to strengthen their decision making capacity. It helps farmers to understand the importance of biodiversity and wi...
Asare, R.
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David, S.
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Sonwa, D.J.
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[Conservation and biodiversity in and around cocoa farms. Learning about sustainable cocoa production: a guide for participatory farmer training]
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Conservation and biodiversity in and around cocoa farms. Learning about sustainable cocoa production: a guide for participatory farmer training