{"id":4012,"date":"2026-05-02T15:47:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatemedia237.com\/?p=4012"},"modified":"2026-05-02T15:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:47:10","slug":"sodecao-targets-150000-cocoa-seedlings-for-sw-farmers-in-2026-2027-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatemedia237.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/sodecao-targets-150000-cocoa-seedlings-for-sw-farmers-in-2026-2027-season\/","title":{"rendered":"SODECAO Targets 150,000 Cocoa Seedlings for SW Farmers in 2026\/2027 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

The South West Regional Chief of Sector for Cocoa Development Corporation, SODECAO, Nkemteba John Nanveh, says the state corporation is set to distribute 150,000 high-performance cocoa seedlings to farmers in the region for the 2026\/2027 farming season.<\/p>\n

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Speaking in an exclusive interview, Nanveh said SODECAO\u2019s presence in the South West is a major boost for cocoa farmers in Kupe Muanenguba and beyond. He represents the corporation\u2019s management in the region from his Tombel base.<\/p>\n

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Outlining SODECAO\u2019s core missions, Nanveh said the corporation focuses on producing and distributing disease-free planting materials, creating nurseries to rehabilitate old farms, and replacing unproductive cocoa trees.<\/p>\n

Other objectives include opening farm-to-market roads, protecting orchards through technical support and input distribution, and building the capacity of smallholder farmers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe structure farmers into cooperatives and train them on fermentation, drying, and storage,\u201d he explained. \u201cWe also promote intensive agroforestry to prevent deforestation and encourage local processing and marketing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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On opportunities for South West farmers, Nanveh cited the constant availability of high-performance seedlings from SODECAO nurseries, plus technical expertise for field monitoring, supervision, and farm management guidance.<\/p>\n

Though cocoa remains its main activity, SODECAO also supports plantain multiplication, rural infrastructure like roads and water supply, cooperative capacity building, and marketing support for farmers.<\/p>\n

For the 2025 farming season, Nanveh confirmed that government has subsidized seedlings to ease costs. \u201cWith just 50 FCFA, a farmer gets a seedling. Private nurseries sometimes sell for over 350 FCFA,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Addressing price volatility, he urged farmers to stay resilient, work with SODECAO field staff, adopt good management practices, and avoid pre-financing deals with local buyers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDemand for cocoa beans will rise sharply,\u201d Nanveh predicted. \u201cMore processing factories are opening and climate change is cutting supply. Prices will get better than the 2023\/2024 season. I\u2019ve studied the traceability trend.\u201d<\/p>\n

He hailed the efforts of SODECAO Director General and Deputy Director Enang James Enang, saying their goal is to ensure farmers benefit fully from a sector that drives Cameroon\u2019s GDP.<\/p>\n

\u201cFarmers should take advantage of SODECAO\u2019s services for their communities and the country,\u201d Nanveh added.<\/p>\n

By Olive Ejang<\/strong><\/p>\n

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