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Conheça o belo trabalho da @dreamvillageghana , uma comunidade regenerativa localizada em Dambai, Gana - África e tem como pilares a criação de comunidade, a troca de saberes, a agricultura e a educação.
Dormaa Central cocoa farmers endorse new producer price, call for comprehensive sector reforms
Cocoa farmers at Kwamesua and Wamho, cocoa-growing communities in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region, have welcomed the new cocoa producer price, describing it as acceptable, but called on the government to strengthen the cocoa sector through strict structural reforms. According to the farmers, effective enforcement of the reforms would ensure timely payments and help farmers…
Cocoa Wars: Ghana’s No. 2 Global Spot Under Threat from Indonesia
Ghana’s position as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer is under a shadow. After losing the global top spot to Côte d’Ivoire years ago, Ghana now risks ceding its second-place ranking to an unlikely challenger—Indonesia. Ghana’s Declining Output New data from the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) paints a troubling picture. Ghana’s cocoa production plunged from 654,000 tonnes in 2022/23 to just 530,000 tonnes in 2023/24, its lowest in 15 years. While a modest recovery to 600,000 tonnes is expected in 2024/25, analysts warn the rebound is far from guaranteed. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has flagged Ghana’s decline, highlighting three straight seasons of contraction. Even with an optimistic USDA projection of 700,000 tonnes this season, ICCO remains conservative. Behind the slump lies a mix of swollen-shoot disease, climate variability, illegal mining (galamsey) swallowing cocoa lands, and the chronic financial struggles of COCOBOD. Together, these factors have pushed Ghana into a precarious spot. Indonesia’s Slow but Steady Ascent While Ghana stumbles, Indonesia is quietly climbing the ladder. Production there has increased from 160,000 tonnes to 200,000 tonnes over the last three seasons. Although still a fraction of Ghana’s output, the consistency is striking. Indonesia’s momentum stems from targeted investments—rehabilitating farms, adopting improved cocoa clones, providing farmer training, and expanding cooperative financing. These reforms are steadily paying off, placing the Asian giant on a path of sustained growth. A Looming Shift in Global Rankings? On paper, Ghana still outproduces Indonesia by roughly threefold. But as experts note, “the direction of travel matters.” If Ghana’s structural challenges deepen while Indonesia compounds its gains, the margin could narrow dangerously. This potential upset is not immediate—but it is credible. Global observers, including Reuters and ICCO, stress that complacency on Ghana’s part would be costly. The Wake-Up Call for Ghana To secure its No. 2 spot, Ghana must: Launch aggressive replanting against swollen-shoot disease. Invest in inputs, extension services, and farmer financing. Shield cocoa lands from illegal mining. Enforce traceability systems to access premium global markets. Stabilize COCOBOD’s finances to restore farmer confidence. The Bottom Line Indonesia is not overtaking Ghana tomorrow. But the risk is no longer theoretical. Ghana’s fragilities, coupled with Indonesia’s steady climb, mean the cocoa battle is intensifying. Côte d’Ivoire may have claimed first place, but Ghana must fight harder than ever to avoid slipping further. Read the full article
Cocobod pleads for 3% of banks’ reserves to rescue local LBCs - Nsemkeka
Cocobod pleads for 3% of banks’ reserves to rescue local LBCs – Nsemkeka The Acting CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has revealed that indigenous Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) face possible extinction unless urgent financing support is provided. Dr Randy Anerley Abbey disclosed that Cocobod has not secured a syndicated loan for the 2025/26 crop season, and that decision has triggered a…
$48m jute sack contract signed in Dec 2024 despite 110,000 unused bales - Acting Cocobod CEO - Nsemkeka
$48m jute sack contract signed in Dec 2024 despite 110,000 unused bales – Acting Cocobod CEO – Nsemkeka The Acting CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has described the awarding of a $48 million jute sack contract in December 2024 as a clear act of recklessness that has deepened the financial woes of the Board. Dr. Randy Abbey, speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, June…
'We are chased every day' - Cocobod boss paints bleak picture of mounting $33bn debt - Nsemkeka
‘We are chased every day’ – Cocobod boss paints bleak picture of mounting $33bn debt – Nsemkeka Acting CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey, has revealed staggering levels of debt that continue to haunt the institution. He admitted that Cocobod’s total liabilities are hovering around $33 billion, with no immediate prospects of financial recovery. Speaking on Joy News’…
Chairman Wontumi Denies Receiving GH₵50m COCOBOD Payment - GhArticles.com
Chairman Wontumi Denies Receiving GH₵50m COCOBOD Payment – GhArticles.com Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has strongly denied reports that he received GH₵50 million from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) during the transition period of the Akufo-Addo administration. The allegations, which surfaced in recent…
Wontumi dismisses allegations of GH¢50m COCOBOD payout - Nsemkeka
Wontumi dismisses allegations of GH¢50m COCOBOD payout – Nsemkeka The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has refuted claims that he received a GH¢50 million payment from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) during the final days of the Akufo-Addo administration. The allegations, which have circulated widely in recent media reports, suggest that Wontumi’s…