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📣Did you know that quarantine is required for the movement of cocoa planting material?
🆓Listen and learn as Mr. Tony Lass MBE explains about this critical aspect in the supply chain of cocoa planting material happening on Day 1 of the CARDS 2025 Webinar.
🔗Register now to get your personal link to join at http://tiny.cc/cards2025webinar

There's till time to register for today's free ' Smart ' webinar from University of Reading!
Just visit: https://research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa/climate-smart-cocoa-2025/

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Join the free webinar from University of Reading to explore opportunities for collaboration - 21 Feb 2025
For details & to register, visit: https://research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa/climate-smart-cocoa-2025/

Climate Smart Cocoa 2025 - Cocoa research 21st February 2025 14:00 GMT/UTC | 15:00 CET | 09:00 EST Cocoa production faces a range of challenges including those centred around soil degradation and climate change. Join us for a webinar to explore opportunities for collaboration within the fields of: application of organic amendments to improv...

New video - amendments: Farmer testimonials
To watch this and find out more about the project from Cocoa Research at the University of Reading , visit:
https://research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa/soil-amendments-project/

Soil Amendments Project - Cocoa research GCRF Cocoa soil amendments project Soil degradation through continuous cropping of cocoa pods is an issue that impacts on the sustainability of cocoa production. This collaborative project with the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST...

Watch session 2 of the recent webinar - Responses & Adaptation of to a Variable & Changing :
https://youtu.be/Us_srQSs6J0?si=KZHx6Yw0O75fEG9h

Climate Change & Cocoa 2024 Session 2 Watch session 2 of the webinar - Responses and Adaptation of Cocoa to a Variable and Changing Climate.

Watch session 1 of the recent webinar - Responses & Adaptation of to a Variable & Changing :
https://youtu.be/zFYjH186TbU?si=f156f0D4gfbR_GGf

Climate Change & Cocoa 2024 Session 1 Watch session 1 of the webinar - Responses and Adaptation of Cocoa to a Variable and Changing Climate.

Join our : 'Recent Advances in the Knowledge of and Detection Techniques' on 28th April 2023.
Hosted by the University of Reading and USDA-ARS, registration is free.
For more information, visit: https://research.reading.ac.uk/cocoa/virus-webinar-2023/

Cocoa Viruses Webinar Join us for a live webinar on April 28th 2023 to hear about recent advances in the knowledge of cocoa viruses and detection techniques, including Q&A sessions. From 15:00 to 18:00 BST (UK).

The 'Technical Guidelines for the Safe Movement of Germplasm' have been updated. To download a copy, visit: http://www.icgd.reading.ac.uk/icqc/documents.php

DOCUMENTS The CacaoNet Technical Guidelines for the Safe Movement of Cacao Germplasm provide updated information on the precautions and quarantine measures that can be taken to minimise the risk of spread of pests and diseases when cacao genetic resources are being moved for research, crop improvement, plant....

Want to know more about about the International Quarantine Center at the University of Reading and why it's important for ? Here's a YouTube video from Tom Scott that explains some of the work we do:

How one British laboratory protects the world's chocolate The International Cocoa Quarantine Centre, at the University of Reading, has an important job: stop pests and viruses from hitching a ride, as researchers tr...

📢 You can now view videos of the INCOCOA webinar 'Working Together to Tackle the Challenges of Tomorrow' (October 2021).

🎬 Watch each of the 4 sessions on the INCOCOA website:
https://incocoa.org/webinar2021.php

INCOCOA double_arrowASIA perm_identityProf. David Guest University of Sydney, Australia info perm_identityDr Elain Apshara CPCRI, India info perm_identityGurpreet Singh University of Sydney, Australia info perm_identityDr Rozita Osman Malaysian Cocoa Board, Malaysia info perm_identityAriza Budi Tunj...

Register now for the free INCOCOA webinar "Working Together to Tackle the Challenges of Tomorrow", which will take place on Wednesday 20th October 2021.

Visit the INCOCOA groups' website for information on the event and to register:
https://incocoa.org/webinar2021.php

INCOCOA This webinar provides the opportunity for the cocoa research community to share their views on the challenges facing cocoa production and how we can best work together to contribute to the achievement of socially, economically and environmentally sustainable cocoa farming.

The International Quarantine Centre at Reading is on TV again! This time on a programme about .

Rachel Khoo's Chocolate Cook and food writer Rachel Khoo explores the spectacular world of chocolate. She samples tantalising treats, showcases classic recipes and puts unexpected twists on her favourites.