A bird found in cacao agroforests in Northern Peru, the groove billed ani. Birds, when occurring in cacao agroforests together with bats, ensured cacao yields in the study region. Their presence increased yield by 114%, compared to their absence.
A bird found in cacao agroforests in Northern Peru, the groove billed ani. Birds, when occurring in cacao agroforests together with bats, ensured cacao yields in the study region. Their presence increased yield by 114%, compared to their absence. In the cultivation of organic cacao, many factors determine the yield. An international research team has now identified important players and their combined effects. It's not possible to grow cacao without insects - that's logical. After all, they ensure that the flowers are pollinated and that the valuable cacao fruits, a sought-after material for the food industry, develop.
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