Farmer services
Extension & GAP training
Field schools and demonstrations on pruning, shade management, integrated pest and disease control, and soil health—aligned with COCOBOD and industry good agricultural practice.
Post-harvest support
Guidance on pod breaking, fermentation boxes, drying mats and solar dryers where available, so members produce well-fermented, low-mould beans that meet buyer specifications.
Records & farm business
Help with production books, member registers, and traceability data so societies and the union can report clearly to regulators and premium programmes.
Aggregation & quality
Licensed buying & bulking
We support societies to receive members’ wet and dry cocoa at approved scales, with transparent tickets and onward movement to licensed warehouses and LBC channels as applicable.
Grading & standards
Internal checks on moisture, bean count, and defects; referrals for fumigation or re-drying when needed—protecting the union’s reputation with every bag sold.
Marketing & programmes
Collective marketing
We negotiate as a bloc with buyers and processors, pursue Living Income Differential and quality premiums where eligible, and share market information with society leaders.
Member welfare
Social initiatives decided by members—such as educational support, health screenings, or funeral solidarity—funded from transparent union surpluses and partner projects.
Child protection & sustainability
Community awareness and monitoring aligned with national cocoa child protection frameworks; promotion of agroforestry and climate-smart practices on member farms.
Society strengthening
Training for secretaries, treasurers, and purchasing clerks on co-operative law, meetings, elections, and conflict resolution so primary societies run smoothly.
Certification readiness
Preparation for Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, or company programmes—internal control systems, maps, and documentation support for members who opt in.
Input & service linkages
Where possible, bulk purchase of fertiliser, PPE, and tools, or referrals to trusted suppliers—always with member choice and clear pricing.
Download forms
Use these forms to apply for membership, register a society, or enquire as a buyer. Return completed forms to the union secretariat or your society secretary.
Individual farmer membership
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Society registration / update
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Buyer / partnership enquiry
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