Productive goal 2028 – 2029
Goal: produce 1 t of dry cacao/ha with triangular planting 3 × 3 m (1 280 plants/ha). Each tree should yield 0.80 kg.
- Traceability and genetics – INIFAB-8 and white bean clones identified from nursery.
- Post-harvest training – controlled fermentation and drying for premium aroma.
- Applied research – data-driven decisions to optimize yield and quality.
Pilot plots
Plot 1 · 15 ha of young secondary forest
Demonstrate that agroforestry cacao can replace monocultures (citrus, banana, etc.) without clearing the forest.
Plot 2 · 7 ha of former pastures
Restore degraded soils with cacao and native timber or fruit species, recovering biodiversity and productivity.
Timeline
- 2025: 15 ha planted from seed (Plot 1) + initial restoration of 7 ha (Plot 2).
- 2026: Grafting in Plot 1; planting in Plot 2.
- 2027: Grafting in Plot 2 and consolidation of both systems.
- 2028-2029: 25 t of dry cacao + ecotourism income.
Impact 2029: 120 ha restored, 15+ native tree species, 350 t CO2e captured/year and expanded habitat for endangered species such as the ocelot and toucans.