Africa's Farmers Launch Plan to Boost Cocoa and Coffee

The Cocoa Coffee Farmers Alliance Association Africa, represented by Global President Adeola Adegok, has unveiled a three-year development plan aimed at boosting the competitiveness of cocoa and coffee production across Africa. The initiative, announced during a webinar on Friday, is designed to improve farmers' livelihoods by strengthening agricultural output and enhancing the value chain while promoting sustainable farming practices.

The plan will be implemented in phases, with the first phase focusing on establishing governance structures and mobilizing funds, targeting completion by the second quarter of 2026. The second phase will involve training and income diversification for 60% of members by the end of 2027.

The third phase will implement a digital traceability system to ensure compliance with the European Union's EUDR regulations, including conducting a full internal audit to identify gaps and provide targeted remediation support. The initiative aims to foster collaboration among government, cooperatives, and private sector partners to address challenges such as low yield and poor infrastructure, ultimately transforming the cocoa and coffee sectors into sustainable profit-generating industries.