date:May 30, 2014
ns in 2012-13 to become Africas biggest producer and exporter, according to an April 14 Ecobank report.
Easier Crop
Rubber is a much easier crop to look after, George said. It requires less fertilizer and pesticide than cocoa and is harvested monthly, providing a more regular income. Big companies using rubber, most of which buy directly from farmers, are trying to expand production by attracting more cocoa producers, George said.
The strategy may be working too well. Rubber is in a fourth ye