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.
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Our progress
In Nicaragua, MOCCA works with 16 cooperatives providing technical assistance to 3,811 cocoa producers, and strengthening the capacity of nurseries and clonal gardens via training and strategic investments to improve their productive capacity.
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FARMERS TRAINED
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ENHANCED HECTARES
With best agronomic practices
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NURSERIES TRAINED
With technical assistance and business management
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RESEARCH SUPPORTED
For agronomic treatments and cadmium mitigation
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SALES VALUE
From farmers participating in training
Where we are
Farmers trained
3,811
We work in partnerships
LWR directly implements the cocoa program in Nicaragua, providing producers with training in the implementation of best practices to increase productivity, quality and profitability.
LWR has brought together 11 organizations, including associations and cooperatives, to expand their geographic reach and provide advice on flavor mapping as a tool to establish links with buyers of fine flavor and aroma cocoa.
Our partnerships
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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.
“To be a good cocoa farmer you have to live in the world of cocoa, fall in love with the crop, see it as a source of income and know the needs of the plant. With the support of MOCCA, we are strengthening the knowledge and technical skills of producers and helping them earn a better income.”.
Natividad Aguirre
Representative of associated cooperative
Boca de Sábalos, Nicaragua
Representative of associated cooperative
Boca de Sábalos, Nicaragua