New study of coffee varieties resistant to rust represents progress in the fight against the disease
IHCAFE researchers have identified pathotypes capable of breaking resistance in varieties that theoretically should be resistant.
Gallinaza stands out in a study on organic fertilizers for substrates in coffee nurseries
A new study developed by the Honduran Coffee Institute, supported by MOCCA, evaluated two sources of organic matter: chicken manure and vermicompost, as well as EcoPil technology, with the purpose of determining the best mixture for the development of coffee plants in the nursery stage.
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.
An enthusiastic family undertakes and earns with their cocoa nursery
Armando went from selling 900 cocoa plants in 2021 to almost 3,000 in 2023. The production of other plants in the nursery has also doubled.
MOCCA takes your coffee nursery to another level!
CheckCAFE Program will provide technical assistance and verification of genetic conformity to coffee nurseries in 5 countries.
Don Alejandro Madrid: Seeking opportunities for cocoa
After receiving training in ten topics related to the production of quality cocoa plants, Alejandro Madrid, his wife and four children established a nursery to diversify the family’s income.