Publications

Ecuador: Cocoa
09/12/2024
This document addresses the situation in Ecuador. The OCOP product is cocoa, a crop of great cultural and economic significance. Ecuador is renowned for its high-quality cocoa, and by focusing on this product, the initiative aims to strengthen sustainable cocoa production practices, increase its global market presence, and improve the livelihoods of local farmers, all while promoting environmental stewardship and climate resilience.

Colombia: Raw sugar cane
09/12/2024
This document addresses the situation in Colombia. The OCOP product is raw sugar cane (panela). Colombia is not only preserving a key element of its agricultural heritage but also contributing to global sustainability goals by fostering green development, improving community resilience, and ensuring the long-term viability of raw sugar cane production.

Belize: Coconut
09/12/2024
Belize's coconut industry benefits from ideal growing conditions and increasing global demand for coconut products. With over 15 000 acres of plantations managed by 1 000 farmers, the sector exports to key markets like the United States of America, Canada, and Europe, where coconut oil and other by-products are recognized for their nutritional value.

How to use antibiotics effectively and responsibly in poultry production - for the sake of human and animal health
24/09/2024
The use of antibiotics and thus the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be reduced by adopting the right husbandry practices. This publication provides practical tips to the livestock producer aiming at improving animal health and hence the reduced use of antibiotics

Belén de Umbría Lulo Producers' Association Systematization of experiences
18/09/2024
Belén de Umbría Lulo Producers' Association (ASLUBEL) has been operating in the Municipality of Belén de Umbría since 2007. It is a small lulo producer association that has become one of the main companies producing this product in the Department of Risarald

Apia’s Avocado Producers Association Aguacates de La Villa Systematization of experiences
18/09/2024
Apía's Avocado Producers Association Aguacates de la Villa has been operating in the Municipality of Apía, Colombia, since 2013. It is a non-profit organization made up of small avocado producers.