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A new dawn for Ghana’s cocoa sector: How Dr. Ransford Abbey is repositioning COCOBOD for growth

Ghana’s cocoa sector is showing early signs of a meaningful turnaround, driven by renewed leadership focus, clearer policy ...
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For Ghana's cocoa farmers, fertiliser is the vote winner in looming election

ASSIN FOSO, Ghana (Reuters) - Cocoa farmer Joseph Arkoh's vote in Saturday's election in Ghana hinges on one unlikely issue: fertiliser. "All of us farmers are suffering," the 56-year-old said, as ...
The Africa Report

Gold and cocoa: Can Ghana’s twin economic pillars deliver under Mahama’s watch?

With cocoa prices soaring to a record $12,000 per tonne and gold reaching a global high of $3,500 an ounce this year, Ghana – blessed with fertile land and abundant mineral wealth – should be on the ...
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Western North NPP raises alarm over cocoa sector neglect, cites lack of funds and jute sacks

The Western North New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by the Regional Communications Officer, Addo Harry, has accused the ...
Reuters

Ghana cocoa purchases slump as election delays payments, financing

December election disrupted cocoa regulator's new marketing system, buyers and farmers say Adds to concerns this could encourage cocoa bean smuggling President-elect Mahama has pledged to reform cocoa ...
Reuters

For Ghana's cocoa farmers, fertiliser is the vote winner in looming election

Ghana's cocoa production sees worst decline Extreme weather, disease, hit output Farmers say government has not done enough Ghana votes on Dec. 7 ASSIN FOSO, Ghana, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Cocoa farmer ...