ABSTRACT
This study assessed the primary cocoa beans processing methods in Owan West Local
Government Area (OWLGA) of Edo State, Nigeria, Systematic random sampling was
used in selecting 125 fanners in three main cocoa producing communities 'of OWLGA.
Data were collected with structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive
statistics and Pearson correlation. Age range for majority (56%) of the respondents
was 55-68 and 69-82 years. Many (59.2%) cultivated small farms « 2ha) and 48%
had no formal education. All (100%) of sampled farmers identified heap and SIII1-
drying processing methods while they were not aware of the sweat-box, tray and
artificial drying methods. A high proportion (98.4%) processed cocoa beans in heaps
and all (100%) used sun-drying method. Farm size (0.233) and identified processing
methods (0..J72) were significantly related to utilization of cocoa processing methods
(p< 0.0 J). With adequate Government intervention, the common method (heap) used by
farmers should be improved upon while tray method is popularized.
Key words: cocoa fermentation, Cocoa farmers, Identification, Utilization.
Agbougiarhuoy, A (2021). Assessment Of Primary Cocoa Beans Processing Methods In Owan West Local Government Area Of Edo State, Nigeria. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-primary-cocoa-beans-processing-methods-in-owan-west-local-government-area-of-edo-state-nigeria
Agbougiarhuoy, Anthony "Assessment Of Primary Cocoa Beans Processing Methods In Owan West Local Government Area Of Edo State, Nigeria" Afribary. Afribary, 22 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-primary-cocoa-beans-processing-methods-in-owan-west-local-government-area-of-edo-state-nigeria. Accessed 08 May. 2024.
Agbougiarhuoy, Anthony . "Assessment Of Primary Cocoa Beans Processing Methods In Owan West Local Government Area Of Edo State, Nigeria". Afribary, Afribary, 22 Apr. 2021. Web. 08 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-primary-cocoa-beans-processing-methods-in-owan-west-local-government-area-of-edo-state-nigeria >.
Agbougiarhuoy, Anthony . "Assessment Of Primary Cocoa Beans Processing Methods In Owan West Local Government Area Of Edo State, Nigeria" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 08, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-primary-cocoa-beans-processing-methods-in-owan-west-local-government-area-of-edo-state-nigeria