Ghana has reduced the cocoa producer price from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 per bag amid falling global cocoa prices. The move aims to stabilize the sector and ensure timely payments to farmers, while long-term reforms focus on transparency, local processing, and sustainable growth.
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Ghana Increases Cocoa Producer Price by 12% for 2025/26 Season
“Our farmers deserve to benefit from the fruits of their hard work.” – Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson
President Mahama Launches ‘Feed Ghana’ Programme to Boost Local Food Production and Cut Imports
“We are going to encourage not only households and communities to grow vegetables like tomatoes, pepper, garden eggs, and thereby reduce household food costs and increase self-reliance,” President Mahama emphasized at the launch of the ‘Feed Ghana’ Programme.
Mahama Appoints Otokunor as Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture
Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor has been appointed as the Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness by former President John Dramani Mahama. His appointment signals a renewed focus on agriculture, food security, and economic transformation in Ghana. With his vast experience, Dr. Otokunor is expected to drive key policies that will boost agribusiness, support farmers, and enhance agricultural productivity. This strategic move aligns with the government’s commitment to revitalizing Ghana’s agricultural sector for sustainable growth…
