Drier weather in West Africa caused by El Niño could negatively impact the flowering of cocoa plants.

Momi Gitau believes that commodity markets have not yet fully priced in the risks associated with the developing El Niño event.

El Niño is expected to cause wetter weather in Uganda, which could negatively impact the country's coffee harvest and crop quality.

Dry weather in West Africa from El Niño could impact cotton production, worsening a projected global deficit for the upcoming season.

The El Niño event in 2023-2024 caused harsh Harmattan winds that impacted cocoa production, contributing to record-high cocoa prices in 2024.

Uganda has become a top global producer of robusta coffee, increasing the world's reliance on its supply.

The primary impact of the current El Niño on West African cocoa crops is not expected to be seen until the 2027-2028 season.

A recent ceasefire in the Middle East is expected to improve the flow of fertilizers to farmers.