Agribusiness Competence Model Of Cocoa Smallholders In Increasing Farming Income

This paper deals with agribusiness competency level of cocoa farmers. The research objectives are; to analyze the factors influencing its competency; to explain the agribusiness competency model on the income of the farming community. The research based on the method of stratified random sampling using the Sliven formula. Data were collected using questionnaires, observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The results show that the level of agribusiness competency of cocoa farmers is influenced by internal farmers' characteristics and self-motivation. While external factors are extension activities, empowerment intervention and environment. The improvement of cocoa farmers' agribusiness competence is estimated to increase the productivity and cocoa farming income. The study proposed recommendations for models of extension development and empowerment community, will be able to improve the agribusiness competence of cocoa farmers on the income farms estate communities, conducted with participatory-learning and action.