Is cocoa farming for you?

• Do you fancy a lifestyle change
• Become a cocoa farmer

Junior cocoa tree on Block 4 at Charley’s

Far North Queensland (FNQ) has the right climate, near the equator with rainfall and sun. While challenges exist, there are rewards from growing high-quality cocoa in FNQ. It’s not for the faint hearted but Chris Jahnke did it; so why not you? If you have access to some available hectares, why not give it a go.

Australians love chocolate

• Australian-grown cocoa, with its unique flavour profiles, commands premium prices.
• A likely global shortage of cocoa is an impetus for FNQ.

We are world class agriculturalists

Charley's staff working on the Mount Edna plantation

• Cocoa cultivation can contribute to biodiversity and soil health.
• Cocoa has less environmental impact on the Great Barrier Reef than sugar and banana.

• Australia offers sustainable practices and a fair labour market.

• Cocoa plantations and chocolate-making facilities are tourist attractions.
• Local processing facilities for cocoa pods/ beans are available reducing transport miles and costs.

Industry support is in place

• Queensland DAF and Agri Futures Australia do cocoa research and market development.
• Partnerships between farmers, researchers, industry bodies, and government agencies are in place via our industry association CACAO
• Government policies that support cocoa farming are in place 

Read more about how founder Chris Jahnke took the leap to become a cocoa farmer here