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title: "Guidance I: Pruning"
slug: "guidance-i-pruning"
updated: 2025-10-16T11:05:09Z
published: 2025-10-16T11:05:09Z
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# Guidance I: Pruning

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This manual focuses on the theme of “pruning” in the section 4.2 Pruning and Renovation of Tree Crops, in particular on the crops coffee, tea and cocoa. It covers the following topics: purposes of pruning, timing and frequency of pruning, pruning techniques and tools, and required aftercare.

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