A tale of two farmers: The human cost of unsustainable cocoa

22-Nov-2013 - Last updated on 22-Nov-2013 at 16:06 GMT

Sustainable supple chain adviser Solidaridad demonstrates the impact unsustainable cocoa has on farmers' lives in a new multimedia art exhibition in the Netherlands.

A Tale of Two Farmers: Why cocoa sustainability should be taken seriously

Cocoa farmer Emile: No training and low income

Emile untrained in disease prevention

Emile hopes for a future outside of cocoa farming for his sons

Trained cocoa farmer Enan earns twice as much as Emile

Belonging to a cooperative

Guarding trees against pests

Farmers reliant on local traders

Cocoa shortfall

Retailers uncommitted on cocoa sustainability, says Solidaridad

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Thanks to Solidaridad

Posted by Len Garden, 26 November 2013 - 13:17 GMT

Thanks to this non-governmental organization for bringing its creativity to the plight of typical West African farmers trying to make a living.

A tale of two farmers: The human cost of unsustainable cocoa

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Thanks to Solidaridad

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