New land for cocoa farming
We believe it is better to improve the yield per hectare of farm than to create new farms, which would put even more pressure on the ecosystem. Moreover, there are…
Climate Change
We encourage our members to diversify their farms to include other sources of income, adapting not only to the market, but also to climate change. Climate change techniques CAA members…
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is a key element in our training sessions. We teach our members how to minimise energy consumption, such as by making sure that motorised farm equipment is regularly…
Responsible waste management
Unfortunately, rural Ghana does not have any functioning waste collection services, which means tailor-made approaches are required. Farmers are taught to use waste pits for organic and inorganic waste, dug…
Soil erosion
Soil erosion is a big problem, as it can be destructive to farms and affect access to potable water. Deforestation is one of the biggest culprits. Farmers are taught skills…
Animal diversity
To preserve animal life, we have compiled a list of animals found on or near cocoa farms. During training courses, we ask members if they’ve seen any of these animals…
Protecting bodies of water
Farms close to water are subject to limits for crop spraying, based on what body of water they are near (streams, rivers, lakes, or springs). Harvested pods should not be…
Conserved and restored rainforests
When a farmer joins the CAA, their farm is mapped with GPS devices and plotted on the base map of Ghana. Based on the information provided by the Ghana Forestry…
Planting of endangered shade tree species
Shade trees are necessary on farms to protect cocoa trees from the sun. To promote biodiversity, we encourage farmers to plant six to nine shade trees per acre, using at…