The global demand for cacao has increased. To meet this demand, the cultivated area has been expanded in tropical forest areas and production has intensified by replacing traditional agroforestry systems with monocultures. This has led to a loss of biodiversity in cacao growing areas. The implementation of more sustainable agricultural practices for cacao production such...Read More

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) production systems in West Africa face increasing climate risks, declining soil fertility, and market pressures that undermine both productivity and sustainability. In response, the “Sustainable Mangos and Cashews – Made in Africa” project—co-funded by the Swiss Coop Sustainability Fund, HALBA, and gebana— introduced and scaled Dynamic Agroforestry (DAF) as a regenerative,...Read More