Cocoa farmers in Prabon, located in the Afigya Kwabre North District of the Ashanti Region, are reportedly cutting down their cocoa trees to make way for rice cultivation, citing dissatisfaction with the recent cocoa price adjustment. The farmers argue that the new price of GHC 3,228.75 per bag, representing an increment of just GHC 128.75, […]
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The Government of Ghana has officially reintroduced the Free Cocoa Fertiliser Programme, marking a renewed commitment to support cocoa farmers and enhance productivity across the sector. Announcing the initiative, Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson declared that the programme will take effect from the 2025/2026 cocoa season, delivering a comprehensive package of free farm
The Government of Ghana has announced a significant increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 cocoa season. The adjustment, representing a 62.58% increase in dollar terms, will take effect on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The decision was communicated by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato
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In a powerful act of solidarity, the Government of Ghana has donated 40 metric tonnes of premium Ghana-made chocolate and cocoa products to the people of Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. The donation, described by the presidency as a “gesture of compassion,” was presented by President John Mahama to the Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana, Abdul
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Accra, July 29, 2025 — The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has officially received 2,000 tons of fertilizer from the Kingdom of Morocco in a major move to enhance agricultural productivity and support Ghana’s food security agenda. The donation was made during a brief handover ceremony on Monday, with Madam Imane Ouaadil, Moroccan Ambassador to
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In the pursuit of sustainable farming practices and organic soil enhancement, cocoa pod compost stands out as a powerful solution. Made from the discarded husks of cocoa pods, this natural resource not only recycles agricultural waste but also provides significant benefits to the soil and plants. Here’s how cocoa pod compost can transform your farm
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In a groundbreaking move to transform agricultural education and tackle food insecurity, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has announced a new national initiative to establish farms in every Senior High School across Ghana. Unveiled on the floor of Parliament, the initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to integrate practical
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In a decisive move to modernize Ghana’s agriculture, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, is leading efforts to establish a local tractor assembly plant in partnership with leading Turkish manufacturer, Hattat Traktör. As part of the government’s broader plan to mechanize agriculture and boost access to farming equipment, Hon. Opoku visited the Hattat
A newly released research report by the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS) has revealed alarming levels of mercury contamination in key food crops—including cassava, kontomire (cocoyam leaves), and plantain—harvested from areas affected by illegal mining (galamsey) in Atiwa West, Eastern Region. The study, which examined the environmental and public health impacts of artisanal
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In Ghana, cocoa farming is more than just a livelihood it’s a national treasure and a key pillar of the economy. As the second-largest cocoa producer in the world, Ghana’s farmers are known for producing some of the highest-quality cocoa beans globally. But there’s one critical step in the cocoa journey that can make or
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