🍫Economics of cocoa farm investing

Cocoa has a long production cycle, far longer than many other tropical crops. New hybrid varieties need over five years to come into production, and 10 to 15 years for the trees to reach their full-bearing potential. The reasons for this huge production increase are varied. In fact, Ghana's cocoa yields per hectare are still low.

Upfront R&R costs can be very high. The good news is that with the right financial support including partial compensation for loss of income and the introduction of food crops for income, farmers who can replant can reap enormous rewards from increased productivity that often kicks in years three to five.

By using high-yielding cocoa varieties, a typical farmer may see his output double or even triple once the new trees enter their productive life