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Half of the world's chocolate is sourced from cacao trees in West African nations like Ivory Coast and Ghana. However, Ghana is currently facing a significant challenge as cacao trees are being attacked by a damaging virus, leading to harvest losses ranging from 15 to 50 percent. The culprit behind this devastation is the cacao swollen shoot virus disease (CSSVD), transmitted by small insects known as mealybugs, which feed on the leaves, buds, and flowers of the trees. Unfortunately, traditional pesticides are ineffective against these pests, leaving farmers with limited options. They are resorting to measures like removing infected trees and breeding resistant varieties in an attempt to contain the spread of the disease. #FarmingChallenges #GhanaCacao #IvoryCoastCacao #MealybugThreat #SustainableFarming #Ruraldevelopment 👉https://ow.ly/ZcuR50RvysG
