VOICED : Madagascar's world class cocoa a bitter sweet cash crop

The video discusses cocoa farming in Madagascar, focusing on the Creola cocoa trees and their protection from diseases due to the island's climate. It highlights the economic importance of cocoa, which is more profitable than vanilla. The process of harvesting, fermenting, and drying cocoa seeds is explained, along with the economic disparity faced by local farmers who receive minimal compensation compared to the high prices of luxury chocolate in Europe. The video also addresses the challenges faced by local producers due to global market pressures and the limited local production of chocolate, with most of the population unable to afford the final product.

What makes cocoa a more profitable crop than vanilla in Ambanja?

• Cocoa trees require less maintenance.

• Cocoa has a higher market demand.

• Cocoa grows all year round.

• Cocoa is easier to harvest.

Why do cocoa farmers in Madagascar feel exploited?

• They have to pay high taxes on cocoa sales.

• They are forced to sell their land.

• They receive a very low price for their cocoa seeds.

• They are not allowed to export their cocoa.

What is the suggested fair price for cocoa seeds according to the farmers?

• Double the current price.

• Triple the current price.

• Quadruple the current price.

• Keep the current price.

What is a major challenge for local chocolate production in Madagascar?

• Lack of cocoa supply.

• High cost of production.

• Economic constraints and poverty.

• Limited access to international markets.

Which companies are mentioned as influencing cocoa prices?

• Godiva and Ghirardelli.

• Lindt, Kraft, and Mars.

• Cadbury and Ferrero.

• Nestle and Hershey.