Heilyn Arauz, an entrepreneur who is transforming her coffee farm in Nicaragua
Heilyn Arauz doubled the productivity of her coffee plantation by applying better pest and disease control practices, pruning and selective harvesting.
CACAONICA and the Cocoa Flavor Map
Since its founding in 2000, CACAONICA has been a pillar in the lives of hundreds of local farmers. With 369 certified producers, the cooperative has established itself as a benchmark in cocoa production under agroforestry systems.
Cacao clone catalogs offer a guide to the most recommended planting materials in the region
The catalogues help to identify different genetic groups by using morphological descriptors designed to detail qualitative and quantitative characteristics that allow determining genetic variability.
MOCCA helped me regain my faith in coffee
Eusebio is part of the producers who are trained under the alliance established by MOCCA and Mercon, through which more than 5 thousand coffee producers have received training and established direct commercial links.
Refurbishing the cocoa farm and increasing income through good management
MOCCA program trainings helped Nicaraguan cocoa farmer Hermes Meza increase the productivity of his plantation and obtain up to 68% more income.
Knowing the status of the coffee plantation is key to increase productivity
Good agricultural practices and a production analysis helped Nicaraguan coffee farmer Luis Cruz increase yields by 30% in his farm.