Cocoa Farming in Ghana: Are large-scale commercial farms the answer to declining yields?
Ghana’s cocoa industry faces significant challenges, threatening its status as the world’s second-largest producer. Illegal ...
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Making cocoa farmgate prices work
Currently, salaried workers begin to pay 35 per cent (the highest tax level) only on income after GHc 50,000. Cocoa farmers ...
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Will Large-Scale commercial farming solve Ghana Cocoa decline?
Ghana’s cocoa industry faces significant challenges, threatening its status as the world’s number two producer top producer. Illegal gold mining, known as “galamsey,” continues to destroy vast tracts ...
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COCOBOD will focus on welfare of farmers, encourage large scale farming – Dr. Abbey
Engaging stakeholders for the first time after his appointment, Dr. Abbey told farmers they will be the focus of COCOBOD. He assured that farmers will be constantly consulted to seek their input in ...
Ghana’s cocoa export revenue drops to $1.7 billion
The world’s second-largest producer of cocoa, Ghana, has experienced a significant decline in its 2024 export earnings, which ...
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COCOBOD prioritises farmer payments
He said by prioritising farmer payments and welfare, COCOBOD would maintain stability in the industry. The new CEO said he would integrate cocoa farmers' input into all policy decisions, acknowledging ...
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COCOBOD assures farmers of prompt payments, reforms
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has assured cocoa farmers that payments for their produce will remain a top priority, despite the board’s decision not to secure funds from the ...