Farmers harvest cocoa pods on a Nigerian farm | Video

Wao-Wao, Nigeria, Nov 21 (eFE/EPA) - In the Wao-Wao community in Nigeria's southwestern state of Ondo, farmers spread cocoa beans out in the sun to dry them, a key step in the production of this valuable crop.

Cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, is the country's leading agricultural export, accounting for 28.72% of total agricultural exports, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

CAMERA: EMMANUEL ADEGBOYE.

FOOTAGE RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2024 OF THE COCOA HARVEST AND BEAN DRYING PROCESS IN WAO-WAO COMMUNITY, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA.

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Date: 21/11/2024 12:23 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Economy, business and finance » Agriculture » Arable farming.
Economy, business and finance » Agriculture
Economy, business and finance
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 118 seconds
Reference: 7001418333
Relevance: Normal