Challenges and Benefits in Cocoa Farming

The video explores the chocolate industry's challenges, focusing on cocoa farmers in West Africa. It highlights the issues of low income and exploitation faced by farmers and the role of Fairtrade in providing support through minimum pricing and community investments. The empowerment of women farmers and the importance of diversification are discussed. The video concludes with the need for sustainable practices and fair income to ensure the future of cocoa farming.

What is one of the main challenges faced by cocoa farmers?

• Exploitation and underpayment

• Lack of demand for chocolate

• Overproduction of cocoa

• Excessive government support

Where is the majority of the world's cocoa grown?

• Australia

• South America

• Southeast Asia

• West Africa

How does Fairtrade help cocoa farmers when cocoa prices drop?

• By providing free seeds

• By offering loans

• By reducing taxes

• By ensuring a minimum price

What is one benefit of the Fairtrade premium for cocoa farmers?

• It increases the price of chocolate

• It allows them to buy luxury goods

• It helps invest in community projects

• It reduces their working hours

What is a key focus of the women's society at Khayat?

• Growing other crops for income

• Building new factories

• Importing cocoa from other countries

• Reducing the number of women in farming

Why is diversification important for cocoa farmers?

• It reduces the need for labor

• It allows them to work less

• It helps them earn income outside cocoa season

• It increases the price of cocoa

What is the estimated daily living income needed for a person in Cote d'Ivoire?

• $1.00

• $2.50

• $10.00

• $5.00

What might happen if cocoa farming does not become more profitable?

• Farmers will receive more government aid

• Farmers will switch to other crops

• Farmers will stop working altogether

• Farmers will increase cocoa production

What role do consumers play in supporting cocoa farmers?

• By investing in cocoa farms

• By reducing chocolate consumption

• By buying more chocolate

• By choosing Fairtrade products

What is a major goal of Fairtrade in the cocoa industry?

• To eliminate chocolate imports

• To reduce cocoa production

• To ensure a living income for farmers

• To increase chocolate prices