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Bundled agroecological cacao production practices: fertilizer and sustainable practices training benefits over 200 organic producers.

Organic fertilizers boost yields, yet according to our research, most cacao producers in Ucayali region do not use fertilizers year-round, due to limited finances and knowledge. We trained 69 organic cacao producers, who are now adopting innovative bundled agroecological practices to significantly e...

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Main Authors: Mockshell, Jonathan, Ritter, Thea, Blanco, Maria, Ngige, Chris Mwangi, Mosquera, Leslie Estefany, Sánchez Choy, José G., Ivanova, Yovita
Format: Case Study
Language:Inglés
Published: 2025
Subjects:
smallholders-smallholder farmers
sustainable agriculture
agroecology
cocoa beans
organic fertilizers
soil fertility
capacity development-capacity building
agricultural extension
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172952
Summary:Organic fertilizers boost yields, yet according to our research, most cacao producers in Ucayali region do not use fertilizers year-round, due to limited finances and knowledge. We trained 69 organic cacao producers, who are now adopting innovative bundled agroecological practices to significantly enhance their productivity. Bundles of practices include preparing and applying organic fertilizers to improve managing solid organic waste generated from cacao production. Expected scalable outcomes include enhanced soil health, recycling, cacao production, and incomes.

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