The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association is calling for an immediate increase in the price of cocoa for the upcoming planting season. According to the Association, farmers are demanding nothing less than GH¢6,000, warning of serious consequences if their demand is not met as they grapple with some of the lowest cocoa prices in the sub-region.
In a recent interview, Stephenson Anane Boateng, the National President of the Association, stressed that Ghana’s cocoa farmers are facing immense challenges, which are pushing many of them to the brink. “Ghana has the lowest cocoa prices in the sub-region,” he noted, adding that various hurdles have made cocoa farming increasingly difficult for growers.
Boateng emphasized that the concerns raised are not politically motivated but are aimed at ensuring the welfare of farmers and boosting the nation’s economy. He highlighted issues like labor shortages and other operational difficulties that are making it harder for cocoa farmers to sustain their livelihoods.
During a rally and press conference held in Tarkwa, Boateng warned that if the government does not take immediate action to support cocoa farmers, the sector could face a devastating collapse.
Echoing these concerns, Nana Thomas Boakye, Huni Valley District’s Best Cocoa Farmer, painted a grim picture of the state of the industry. He revealed that many farmers who once owned vast cocoa estates are now struggling to make ends meet due to a lack of government support. Boakye urged the government to act swiftly, warning that the entire cocoa industry is on the verge of collapsing.
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