Opposition MP Denounces Cocoa Price as 'Deceptive,' Calls for Better Farmer Returns
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh criticises government's GH¢2,650 cocoa price, arguing farmers deserve improved returns and transparent agricultural policies.
Ghana Raises Cocoa Farmgate Price to GH¢42,400 Per Tonne for 2026/27 Season
COCOBOD announces a modest price increase for cocoa farmers ahead of the upcoming 2026/2027 harvest.
COCOBOD Raises Cocoa Price to GH₵42,400 as New Financing Reforms Take Shape
Ghana's cocoa board increases farmgate prices by 2.4% for the 2026/27 season, anchoring reforms to boost domestic investment.
IFC and Absa Bank Launch $200 Million Cocoa Finance Push to Support 139,000 Ghanaian Farmers
International Finance Corporation partners with Absa Bank Ghana and agritech firm Complete Farmer to unlock billions in agricultural financing for smallholder cocoa farmers.
Mahama Signs 10 Bills Into Law: Major Overhaul of Ghana's Tax, Justice and Cocoa Systems Begins
President Mahama has formally assented to 10 major bills covering taxation, justice, maritime and cocoa regulation, unlocking sweeping legislative reforms across Ghana's economy.
Ghana's Italy envoy pushes cocoa reforms at European summit, previews new board legislation
Ambassador Mona Quartey advocates for Ghana's cocoa sector in Italy, unveiling plans for upgraded governance framework.
Ghana champions sustainable cocoa push at Italy seminar; new Cocoa Board Bill signals investor opportunity
Ambassador Quartey promotes Ghana's cocoa standards and new legislation designed to attract value-addition investments across Europe.
CMC launches round-the-clock cocoa operations to slash export delays and boost farmer payments
Ghana's Cocoa Marketing Company begins 24-hour operations at takeover and export facilities to reduce congestion, speed exports and accelerate payments to farmers.
Ghana's cocoa sector under threat as farmers push for urgent parliamentary action on protection bill
The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana is pressing lawmakers to fast-track a Cocoa Farmers Bill, warning that delays enable illegal mining and land conversion.
Ashanti cocoa farmers embrace COCOBOD Bill 2026, seek clarity on pension and farming rights
Over 400 Ashanti cocoa farmers have backed new COCOBOD legislation, though key concerns about land rights and intercropping persist.
Ghana's Trade Surges to $52.5bn in 2025 as Gold Grip Tightens on Export Economy
Ghana's goods trade nearly doubled to $52.5bn in 2025, with gold now accounting for 63% of exports, official statistics reveal.
Cocoa farmers demand delay on new protective Bill, citing confusion and livelihood fears
Ghana's cocoa farmers urge government to pause presidential assent on the Cocoa Board Bill 2026, citing inadequate consultation and concerns over farm conversion restrictions.