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In Kuapa Kokoo’s operational communities, a quiet transformation is underway—driven by knowledge, skills, and a new generation of field workers.
For many farmers, challenges such as declining yields, rising disease incidence, and aging cocoa trees have become part of daily life. But through targeted training and capacity building, a new generation of field actors is stepping forward to change that story.
As part of its commitment to sustainable cocoa production, Kuapa Kokoo, under the Centre of Excellence (CoE) approach, partnered with Ecotop to deliver a specialized training program on Dynamic Agroforestry (DAF).
The focus of this first module was simple but powerful: cocoa pruning and farm management.
Led by experienced facilitator Samuel Suntherland, the training brought together youth workers and Internal Control Officers (ICOs) to strengthen their technical capacity and prepare them to better support farmers in their communities.
The training began by helping participants understand what a healthy, productive cocoa tree should look like.
From maintaining the right tree height to ensuring proper branch structure and light penetration, participants learned that productivity is not accidental—it is carefully managed.
They explored how proper pruning can:
Learning by Doing
Beyond the classroom, the real transformation happened in the field.
On the farms of Anna Badu in Dantano, Gordon Fosu Dankwa in K. Gyimakrom, and Enock Kesse in Mehame Nkwanta, participants applied their knowledge in real-life conditions.
They practiced:
Each exercise brought clarity. Each correction built confidence.
By working directly on farms, participants gained practical experience that will stay with them far beyond the training.
Another key highlight of the training was cocoa grafting—a technique that allows
farmers to introduce improved and high-yielding varieties.
Participants learned how to:
Through hands-on practice, they developed the skills needed to support farm rehabilitation and productivity improvement.
The success of the training was made possible by farmers who opened their fields for demonstration.
Their willingness to share their farms created a real-world learning environment—one where challenges could be seen, understood, and addressed directly.
By the end of the training, participants had gained more than knowledge—they gained the confidence to act.
They are now better equipped to:
These trained youth workers and ICOs will play a critical role in strengthening cocoa production across their operational communities.
This training marks an important step in Kuapa Kokoo’s broader vision to build resilient farming communities through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.
With continued follow-up and field support, the impact of this initiative will extend beyond individual farms—contributing to a more sustainable and productive cocoa
sector.
Because when farmers are supported, communities grow stronger—and the future of cocoa becomes more secure.
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