Improving the Cacao Post-Harvest Process with a Cacao Pod Breaker

Improving the Cacao Post-Harvest Process with a Cacao Pod Breaker
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We are developing a mechanical pod breaker that will improve the efficiency of cutting and separating cacao beans from their pods.

THE PROBLEM

The manual process of separating cacao beans from their pods presents numerous safety concerns and labor-intensive challenges. Farmers currently use machetes to cut and extract the beans while handling the pods manually, posing risks to the safety of farmers and the quality of the beans. The currently used manual method is also time consuming and affects the farmers' productivity.

There is a need for a safer and more efficient cacao pod separation process


THE SOLUTION

Kopernik will develop a prototype and test a mechanical device that separates cacao beans from their pods. The objective is to develop a faster and safer alternative compared to the currently used method.

THE EXPECTED IMPACT

The podbreaker device will enhance the safety and efficiency of farmers as well as the quality of cacao beans during the bean separation process.

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FUNDING INFORMATION

We are grateful to the David and Lucile Packard Foundation for providing funding support for this project

PROJECT COST

Type
Description
Amount

Solution & Project Implementation

Costs associated with the purchase of the solutions tested and project coordination

$11,520

Monitoring & Evaluation

Costs associated with data collection, analysis and reporting

$3,480

Administration Fee

Cost of transferring payments internationally, processing online donations (5%) and a contribution to Kopernik's operational costs (15%)

$25,000

Total $40,000

This project is implemented by Yayasan Kopernik on behalf of our partner who provided grant funding for this project.

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