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
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
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
Abdulai, A.
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Muilerman, Sander
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Asare, R.
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Läderach, Peter
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Graefe, S.
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Vaast, Philippe
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[Evaluation of yield gap and production factor in cocoa systems along a climatic gradient in Ghana]
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Evaluation of yield gap and production factor in cocoa systems along a climatic gradient in Ghana
In Ghana, farmers perceive protected forestsas land banks for increasing agricultural productivity tosupport subsistence living. This has led to fragmentationof existing protected forests. Two of such reserve forestsnamely Bia Conservation Area and Krokosua HillsForest Reserve have been enc...
Asare, R.
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Afari-Sefa, Victor
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Osei-Owusu, Y.
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Pabi, O.
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[Cocoa agroforestry for increasing forest connectivity in a fragmented landscape in Ghana]
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Cocoa agroforestry for increasing forest connectivity in a fragmented landscape in Ghana
Despite Ghana’s large contribution to global cocoa production, average yields are low. Policymakers and practitioners are calling for implementation of a climate smart strategy by increasing yields and augmenting shade tree cover in cocoa systems. However, there have been few studies in West Afri...
Asare, R.
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Markussen, B.
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Asare, R.A.
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Anim-Kwapong, G.J.
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Ræbild, A.
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[On-farm cocoa yields increase with canopy cover of shade trees in two agro-ecological zones in Ghana]
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On-farm cocoa yields increase with canopy cover of shade trees in two agro-ecological zones in Ghana
Asare, R.
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Afari-Sefa, Victor
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Gyamfi, I.
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Okafor, C.
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Mva Mva, J.
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[Cocoa seed multiplication: an assessment of seed gardens in Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria]
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Cocoa seed multiplication: an assessment of seed gardens in Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria