Building Livelihoods For Tomorrow Cocoa Farmer’s
Events & Workshops
A bite of chocolate can bring smile to the faces of old and young delight, but how often do we wonder where our chocolate was grown , what labour was invested to make this treasure tree, but chances are your leisure chocolate began as cocoa in west Africa where the warm climate and fertile soil provide the ideal growing condition for growing much of the worlds cocoa. We can all came together to make a difference in the lives of cocoa farmers to run sustainable and profitable cocoa farms while respecting the environment which is important for future generation to come.
Quality Cocoa Nursery
Under Development
To ensure success in cocoa farming we must plant healthy plants, of the right age, at the right time, in the right place and free of pest, disease, nutrient or other defects. This program is design to show our farmers the techniques and practices that will help them carry on nursery operations to achieve success in the production of healthy cocoa plants. In this workshop of quality cocoa nursery our regional workshops staffs during farmer field school demonstrate common problems and how to deal with them or avoid them and more..........................
FARMERS TRAINING & RESEARCH
11-2pm three times every month
​Productive farms, healthy cocoa crops
Through our SCFM (Sustainable Cocoa Management Certificate) program, we offer training and support services to help farmers improve the productivity of their farms and grow healthy, robust crops.
By participating in Farmer Field Schools and other training activities, producers have the opportunity to increase their skills and knowledge about good agricultural practices as well as responsible and safe labor practices. They learn how to effectively manage pests and diseases that can harm the fragile and sensitive cocoa plant. And, they learn about the importance of ensuring biodiversity on their farms.
In addition to agricultural training, farmers are offered opportunities in business skills development and cocoa farming budgeting techniques. A special focus is given to young people who are encouraged to develop the necessary agricultural and business-management skills to be able to earn a successful livelihood from cocoa farming.
E-Mobile Learning
We Are Currently Requesting For Sponsorship From World Wishers. NGOs, Government, Companies, Individuals etc.
E-mobile technology can be a good method of delivering educational information services to cocoa farmers via SMS text and voice messages, including social and marketing information to cocoa farming communities of Cameroon to improve incomes and livelihoods.
The team at SOCUFA strongly believe that Mobile Technology can be a better and easier source of reaching out to community farmers of Cameroon. Where In-school attendances through E-Mobile SMS or text messages about important cocoa farming tips approximating to crop yields, understand basic business concepts, HIV/AIDS awareness tips, important updates, build networks for sharing and continued learning and capitalize on opportunities available in cocoa-agri-farming.
USE OF FERTILIZERS, PESTICIDES AND RAD BITS
2nd Saturday every month
Fertilizer usage is a desirable step towards boosting cocoa production. This is because the nutrients that are being lost from the soil due to continuous usage of the soil are being replenished by fertilizer application. However, out of ignorance or otherwise, some farmers are not using this important farm input and this has resulted to the declining crop yield especially in areas where farmers are experiencing tree mortality and decline in yields. This study therefore investigated the usage of fertilizer for cocoa production. The team at SUCOFA strongly believes that a unit increase in the level of education of farmers increases the probability of a farmer to use fertilizer for cocoa production by more efficiently and successfully Hence, increase in the level of education would lead to an increase in the use of fertilizer for cocoa production.
