Contrary to the belief that China and Australia’s entry into cocoa production possesses a threat to West African growers, farmers in Africa's biggest economy are optimistic that the break-in by both countries will be beneficial to them. Better pricing for cocoa beans and access to cheaper proce
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Josephine Okojie-Okeiyi is a journalist with over five years’ reporting experience. She writes on industry, agriculture, commodities, climate change, and environmental issues. She is fellow of Thomson Reuters Foundation and Bloomberg Media Initiative for Africa.

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