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Police Bust Cocoa Bean Smuggling Ring, Three Arrested.

Ghana's Anti-Smuggling Task Force, in collaboration with the police, has arrested three suspects connected to the smuggling of 1,473 maxi bags of cocoa beans disguised under lumber. The suspects include a driver and two driver-mates of heavy-duty trucks intercepted in the Dormaa West District. While these suspects have been granted bail, two drivers involved remain at large.The seized trucks, with registration numbers GR 7237-21, GR-314-24, and AS 5278-23, are being held at the Bono Regional Police Headquarters. The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has taken custody of the beans. Officials emphasize the economic damage caused by smuggling and urge public cooperation in combating the practice, with rewards offered to informants.Meanwhile, the Forestry Commission is assessing the seized lumber, adding another layer to the ongoing investigations.

Edem 4Style January 16, 2025

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Ahafo

Wenchi Taskforce Arrests Illegal Miners, Including Chinese National.

The Wenchi Traditional Council’s task force arrested five suspected illegal miners, including a Chinese national, on January 14, 2025, at Atuna in the Bono Region. The operation, led by Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, also seized four excavators, two washing machines, and two private Ford vehicles. The suspects and equipment were handed over to the Wenchi Divisional Police Command.Mr. Reindorf Oware, Special Aide to the Paramount Chief, emphasized the need for swift investigations and urged the police to ensure the suspects reclaim the degraded land. The Wenchi Council remains committed to combating illegal mining in the region.

Edem 4Style January 16, 2025

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Ahafo

COCOBOD Seizes Smuggled Cocoa and Lumber Trucks in Bono Region.

The Bono Regional office of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) recently seized three heavy-duty trucks loaded with bags of cocoa and lumber suspected of being smuggled to neighboring countries such as Burkina Faso, Togo, or Cote d'Ivoire. The trucks, with registration numbers GR 7237-21, AS 5278-23, and GR 314-24, were impounded in Nkrankwanta, Dormaa West District, following a tip-off. The drivers managed to escape, leaving the trucks behind. The cocoa bags, concealed under lumber, are now in the custody of the Forestry Commission as COCOBOD works on securing a court order for possession.

Edem 4Style January 15, 2025

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WESTERN NORTH

COCOBOD CEO Applauded for Reviving Cocoa Farms in Western North.

Cocoa farmers and chiefs in Ghana's Western North Region have hailed COCOBOD CEO, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, for his efforts to rehabilitate cocoa farms affected by diseases, especially the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD).Under the Cocoa Rehabilitation Initiative, farmers have received free seedlings, fertilizers, and technical guidance, leading to significant improvements in cocoa yields and quality. Chiefs, including Nana Kwabena Ebi II and Nana Yaw Berima, commended the program for restoring hope and sustainability to the region's cocoa industry, which had been severely impacted by crop diseases.The initiative is part of COCOBOD’s broader strategy to ensure Ghana's cocoa sector remains resilient amidst challenges like climate change and pests. Farmers have expressed renewed confidence in adopting modern farming techniques to sustain this progress.Joseph Boahen Aidoo reaffirmed COCOBOD's dedication to empowering farmers and ensuring the competitiveness of Ghana’s cocoa on the global […]

Edem 4Style November 27, 2024

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Ahafo

Ghana Increases Cocoa Price for Third Time in 9 Months to GH₵49,600 per Tonne.

In response to ongoing cocoa price fluctuations on the global market, the Ghanaian government has raised the cocoa farmgate price to GH₵49,600 per tonne, effective November 8, marking the third increase in the past nine months. The recent 3.3% adjustment aims to offer cocoa farmers fairer compensation and strengthen their position within the competitive global cocoa market.The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) confirmed that this increase would boost the confidence of over 800,000 cocoa farmers and provide greater income stability. Local farmer associations lauded the price hike, though they also called for a consistent supply of agrochemicals to optimize cocoa yields. Ghana has seen a steady decline in cocoa output due to factors such as unfavorable weather, illegal mining, and smuggling, which have reduced production targets for the new season.

Edem 4Style November 11, 2024

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Ahafo

Cocoa Farmers in Ghana Hoard Beans Amid Price Hike Anticipation.

Cocoa farmers in Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer, are currently hoarding beans in anticipation of higher prices, as confirmed by industry sources to Reuters. This trend of stocking beans may impact the global cocoa supply, which is still recovering from a challenging harvest season.The extent of this hoarding remains unclear, but multiple farmers and officials from the state regulator Cocobod have noted a slowdown in bean purchases due to this practice. One farmer shared, “I have more than 300 bags, but I won’t sell. I will only sell after Christmas,” reflecting a collective hope that prices will rise.This behavior seems to stem from remarks made by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who suggested a potential increase in prices for farmers. Although Bawumia later clarified that there would be no price adjustment unless there is a significant price disparity with neighboring […]

Edem 4Style November 5, 2024

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ASHANTI

Galamsey Devastates Over 2,000 Hectares of Cocoa Farms in Ashanti Region.

The illegal mining phenomenon, commonly known as galamsey, has wreaked havoc on cocoa farms in the Ashanti Region, with more than 2,000 hectares reported destroyed. This alarming information came to light during a recent visit by the Ashanti Regional COCOBOD Manager to farmers in the Brofoyedru Cocoa District within the Adansi Asokwa District.Ebenezer Kwabena Agyen, the Ashanti Regional Manager of the Cocoa Health & Extension Division of COCOBOD, expressed significant concern over the escalating galamsey issue during an interview with Adom News correspondent Isaac K. Normanyo. He revealed that his office has initiated a regional campaign aimed at combating illegal mining activities to safeguard the cocoa industry.Agyen pointed out that many cocoa-producing districts are now becoming hotspots for galamsey, which severely disrupts cocoa production. He noted that some illegal miners have gone so far as to threaten and evict farmers […]

Edem 4Style September 30, 2024

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