Regenerative Agroforestry Models for Cacao Production

Regenerative agroforestry systems integrate cacao with complementary plants across multiple canopy layers, creating ecological and economic resilience. These systems typically include tall timber species, fruit trees, nitrogen-fixing plants, and ground cover crops. Benefits include improved soil health, natural pest control, and diversified income streams. The layered farming approach also creates natural carbon sequestration, potentially qualifying farms for additional carbon credit income while building long-term soil fertility that reduces input costs.