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COCOBOD warns Ghana’s cocoa industry faces imminent collapse

... — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:58:32 +0000

Mr. Samuel Asuman, the Regional Manager of the Western South Cocoa Health and Extension Division of COCOBOD, has warned of imminent collapse of Ghana’s cocoa industry if immediate interventions were not made to save it. According to him, more than 100,000 acres of high-yield cocoa plantations have already been destroyed in key producing regions, such as Ashanti, Western, […]

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Fairtrade Africa launches cocoa farm rehabilitation programme to boost yields

... — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:42:58 +0000

Fairtrade Africa Network has launched a farmer-led cocoa farm rehabilitation programme aimed at restoring ageing farms, improving productivity and reducing pressure on forest reserves amid declining cocoa yields and falling producer prices in Ghana. The initiative, launched during an EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Farmer Sensitisation Durbar at Goaso, forms part of the Partnership for Deforestation-Free […]

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Cocoa payment delays since November 2025 spark anger in Kadjebi

... — Sat, 16 May 2026 20:02:55 +0000

Members of the Kadjebi District Assembly in the Oti Region have expressed anger and frustration over delays in the payment of cocoa beans purchased from farmers since November 2025, describing the situation as unfair and unbearable. The assembly members made the call during a District Assembly sitting attended by officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), urging immediate payment […]

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Over 300 mango farmers benefit from agribusiness and land rights training

... — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:18:09 +0000

Farmers in Yilo Krobo and neighbouring communities have been urged to deepen their understanding of land laws, manage farming as a serious business venture, and adopt safe, sustainable agricultural practices to enhance productivity and safeguard their livelihoods. This call was made at the Farmers Care Programme, organised by Eminence Lead International (NGO) for the Yilo Krobo Mango Farmers Association (YKMFA) at […]

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COCOBOD CEO reaffirms commitment to sustainable cocoa sector

... — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:48:24 +0000

The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Ransford A. Abbey, has reaffirmed management’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for Ghana’s cocoa sector. During a working visit to the Seed Production Division (SPD) and Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) in the Breman District of the Central Region, Dr. Abbey […]

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COCOBOD explains producer price to farmers

... — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:21:01 +0000

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is embarking on a sensitization drive of cocoa farmers on cocoa producer price ahead of the closure of the 2024/2025 crop year at the end of July, and the opening of the 2025/2026 cocoa year, which is expected by the 2nd week of August 2025. The sensitization drive, which aims […]

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Cocoa card now mandatory for all farmers – COCOBOD

... — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:50:03 +0000

The Cocoa Health and Extension Division of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has engaged cocoa farmers in the Bodi District of the Western North Region to educate them on the producer price for the 2025/2026 cocoa season. Mr Kennedy Osei Ampofo, an Officer at the Public Affairs Department of the Cocoa Health and Extensions […]

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Daboase CHED District Embarks on Stakeholder Engagement

... — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:13:47 +0000

Teamwork and collaboration are essential for achieving set targets or goals in various settings, including business, education, and healthcare. Research has shown that teams can achieve more than individuals working alone (Katzenbach & Smith, 1993). Effective collaboration enables teams to share knowledge, skills, and expertise, leading to better decision-making and problem-solving (Hansen, 2009). It is […]

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Bridging Knowledge Gap, Enhancing Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices Among Cocoa Farmers

... — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:06:09 +0000

Research has consistently shown that the educational level of cocoa farmers significantly influences their adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and innovations. Studies by Asante et al. (2018) and Owusu et al. (2020) demonstrate that cocoa farmers with higher educational levels are more likely to adopt best practices, such as pruning, fertilization, and pest management. […]

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Cocoa farmers in Atwima enclave receive free eye screening

... — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:39:09 +0000

Cocoa farmers in the Atwima enclave of the Ashanti region have received free eye screening to help correct any defects in their eyes. The screening exercise was organized by the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) of COCOBOD in partnership with Vision Spring Ghana, an NGO. About 1,000 farmers from Atwima Nwabiagya North and South, […]

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Cocoa farmers urged to prioritize pruning to help increase crop yield

... — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:16:42 +0000

Cocoa farmers have been urged to prioritize pruning of their farms to help increase the yield of cocoa trees. Mr Niikoe Kotey, Atwima Nwabiagya Cocoa Officer, who made the call, said pruning prevented diseases, pests and parasites that affected the life and strength of cocoa trees. There is, therefore, the need for farmers to […]

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ADAMA West Africa engages cocoa farmers, input dealers

... — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:12:51 +0000

ADAMA West Africa Limited, a leading manufacturer of pesticides, has engaged stakeholders in the cocoa industry as part of measures to provide a robust cost-effective supply network to enhance productivity of cocoa farms. The engagement afforded the company’s management an opportunity to obtain feedback from Chief Farmers, Cocoa Input Dealers and Distributors in the value […]

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