More sun needed to strengthen Ivory Coast cocoa crop, farmers say
Published on: Monday 13 July 2026
ABIDJAN, July 13 (Reuters) - Below-average rainfall in Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions helped dry the damp soil last week but more sunny spells are needed to boost the September-to-February main crop, farmers said on Monday. • The world's top cocoa producer is currently in its rainy season, which typically runs from April to mid-November. • After heavy rains flooded plantations in some