Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer, has entered its April to mid-November rainy season, a period when showers are abundant and often heavy.

Farmers said that regular rainfall through May would help the development of young cherelles and small pods that will be ready to harvest in August and September, providing a boost in production at the tail end of the mid-crop

Cloudy weather in cocoa growing regions this week suggests more rain is likely for next week, farmers said.
The western region of Soubre, southern region of Agboville, and eastern region of Abengourou all saw above average rainfall, while precipitation in the southern region of Divo was below average last week.

--Reuters--