Theophilus Kinsley Bentum, Wassa Amenfi district manager of the Produce Buying Company (PBC) in Ghana has expressed concern about the manner in which some cocoa farmers ferment their cocoa beans.
He explained that instead of the normal fermentation period of seven days that brings out good aroma and quality beans to meet acceptable international standards, some farmers ferment their beans for between four and five days.
Bentum was addressing a farmers' forum at Wassa Akropong where over 130 farmers were given awards for outstanding performance in 2006. The occasion was also used to introduce Sidalco Cocoa liquid fertilizer and also educate them on its application.
Bentum explained that the continuous use of cocoa farmland over the years leads to loss of natural nutrients of the soil and therefore calls for a booster to ensure good yield. He recommended Sidalco Cocoa Liquid Fertilizer which he said has been approved by the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana and the Cocoa Marketing Board as efficacious.
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