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assignment_turned_in Project2017 - 2021Partners:Wageningen University & Research, Afdeling Plantenwetenschappen, Gewas- & Onkruidecologie (CWE), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Mondelez International, ITTA Ghana, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA-Substation +12 partnersWageningen University & Research, Afdeling Plantenwetenschappen, Gewas- & Onkruidecologie (CWE),International Institute of Tropical Agriculture,Mondelez International,ITTA Ghana,International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA-Substation,Stichting Wageningen Research, Wageningen Economic Research, Consument en gedrag, Ondernemerschap, Kennis en Innovatie,Wageningen University & Research, Afdeling Maatschappijwetenschappen, Knowledge Technology & Innovation (KTI),Wageningen University & Research, Afdeling Plantenwetenschappen, Centre for Crop Systems Analysis (CSA),ITTA Ghana,Wageningen University & Research, Afdeling Plantenwetenschappen, Plantaardige Productiesystemen (PPS),Mondelez International,CNRA,Stichting Wageningen Research,Wageningen University & Research, Afdeling Maatschappijwetenschappen, Communicatie, Filosofie en Technologie (CPT),Wageningen University & Research,CNRA,Wageningen University & Research, Maatschappijwetenschappen, Technologie & Agrarische Ontwikkeling (TAO)Funder: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) Project Code: W 08.250.305The global food system is challenged by population growth, climate change and environmental degradation, leading to global increase in demand and local decrease in supply. Millions of smallholders in West Africa are responsible for 70% of the global cocoa supply from monoculture and agroforestry systems, which provides them food and income essential to their food security. However, current yields average 400 kg/ha while potential production exceeds 5000 kg/ha. A large proportion of the plantations are old and/or neglected and insufficient use of farm inputs further reduces productivity. This project aims for science-based, sustainable intensification of cocoa production assuring high and stable production now and under future climate change and policy scenarios. We provide integrated crop-, field- and farm-level research exploring technical and socio-economically feasible options. Next to delivering soil-, crop- and farm decision support models, we deliver models to support effective service delivery at scale by public and private partners.
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