Farmers commend COCOBOD over decision to announce new prices in August
Farmers in Sehwi Aboagyekrom in the Western North Region have lauded the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) following the announcement that a new cocoa producer price will be declared in August 2025. The anticipated price is expected to surpass that of neighbouring Ivory Coast, a move the farmers believe will enhance their livelihoods and address key challenges facing the cocoa industry. The Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Dr. Ransford Abbey, made the announcement during a three-day working tour of the Western North and Western South Regions. Addressing a gathering of cocoa farmers at Aboagyekrom in the Sehwi Wiawso Municipality, Dr. Abbey explained that the planned price increment is part of the government’s effort to support cocoa farmers and reduce the temptation to smuggle produce across borders, where prices are currently more favourable. He emphasized that the decision aligns with a broader […]
