Heavy rains and sunny spells in most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa growing regions have raised hopes the crop will be as large as last season's record harvest, farmers said on Monday.Farmers said quality beans were leaving the bush as harvesting was picking up in most regions.They hope to see more downpours to increase soil moisture and stave off the effects of the dry season, which stretches from mid-November to March and can affect the main crop's size and quality.
