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25 Cocoa Smugglers Arrested in Night Operation at Ghana–Togo Border

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Bunkpurugu, North East Region – April 6, 2025 In a decisive and well-coordinated operation, officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) stationed at the Bunkpurugu Sector Command in the North East Region have successfully intercepted a significant smuggling attempt involving 25 bags of cocoa beans being illegally transported into neighbouring Togo. The operation, which unfolded […]

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President Mahama Moves to Criminalize Cocoa Farm Destruction for Mining

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President John Mahama has proposed a law to criminalize the destruction of cocoa farms for mining, emphasizing that cocoa farming provides long-term economic benefits compared to mining, which leaves the land barren after gold extraction. Speaking after a meeting with the Ghana Cocoa, Coffee, and Sheanut Farmers Association, President Mahama stressed the need to preserve

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Ghana’s Smallholder Cocoa Farmers Unite for Greater Representation in Decision-Making

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Smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana have taken a significant step toward securing their place in the decision-making processes of the cocoa sector with the launch of the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association Limited (GCCFA). This newly formed association, comprising 75 cooperative unions from nine cocoa-growing regions, aims to ensure that the interests of

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Health Experts at KNUST Warn of Galamsey’s Threat to Bee Populations

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Health experts in the veterinary sector at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are raising concerns over the devastating impact of illegal mining, commonly known as Galamsey, on bee populations in Ghana. Speaking on the launch of the Bee Health Club at KNUST on March 15, 2025, Dr. William Tasiameh, Head of

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Galamsey Threatens Ghana’s Cashew Industry: Farmers and Experts Call for Action

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Illegal miners have encroached on cashew production areas in the Wenchi Municipality and Banda District, causing extensive damage to farmlands, water bodies, and other agricultural lands. Communities such as Branam, Amponsakrom, and Atuna in Wenchi, alongside Bandaboase, Surubokrom, Nipanikrom, and ‘Operator’ in Banda, are among those hardest hit by these unregulated activities. The Bono Region,

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Find Long-term Financing For Farmers to Expand Production; Asantehene to Trades Minister

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Kumasi, March 14, 2025 – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has advised the Minister for Trade and Agribusiness, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, to prioritize financial support for local farmers to enhance agricultural production. The Asantehene, who owns the Bodukwan Multi-Fruit Company Limited, highlighted a critical challenge facing Ghana’s industries—the lack of sufficient raw materials. He lamented

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Government Teams Up with WACCI to Revolutionize Seed Production

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The Government of Ghana is set to collaborate with the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) to commercialize seed production, aiming to drive agricultural transformation and cut down food imports. This initiative forms part of broader efforts to enhance food security and economic stability. Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of the Presidential Initiative for

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Ghana’s Vegetable Industry Thrives: Government Pledges Major Support

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The vegetable sector in Ghana is receiving increasing recognition for its significant contribution to economic growth and food security. In response, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a supportive environment for the industry’s expansion. Speaking on behalf of the sector minister at an engagement with vegetable producers and

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American Professor Steve Hanke Accuses COCOBOD of Cheating Ghanaian Farmers

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Renowned American economist and professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, Steve Hanke, has accused the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of exploiting local cocoa farmers. According to Prof. Hanke, COCOBOD pays farmers only one-third of the market price for cocoa, a situation he describes as a significant injustice. Taking to his official X page,

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Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: 2025 Budget Unveils Record Debt and Declining Production

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On Tuesday, March 11, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, presented the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy to Parliament under the theme, “Resetting Ghana for the Economy We Want.” A key highlight of his address was the deep financial crisis plaguing Ghana’s cocoa sector, which has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economy.

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