The Young Cocoa Farmers Association has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, urging him to provide clarity on key policies regarding funding, producer prices, and the start date for the upcoming 2026/2027 cocoa purchasing season.

The CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey, has rejected allegations that the proposed Cocoa Board Bill 2026 would restrict cocoa farmers from intercropping. He described these assertions as deliberate misinformation.

Cocoa farmers are urging a review of the new Cocoa Bill before presidential assent, while COCOBOD defends the legislation, stating it will protect farmers and address sector gaps. COCOBOD has also challenged claims by the Minority that Parliament rushed the bill and that it contains constitutional flaws.

Kennedy Osei Nyarko, MP for Akim Swedru, has criticized provisions in Ghana's new COCOBOD Act, stating they infringe on cocoa farmers' rights by restricting their autonomy over land use.

Scores of cocoa farmers from the Guan District in Ghana's Oti Region have besieged the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) office in Hohoe, demanding payment for cocoa beans supplied to the state.

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has failed to meet its self-imposed end-of-June deadline to clear over GH¢6 billion owed to cocoa farmers and Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), leaving an estimated GH¢3.4 billion still outstanding.

Dr. Albert A. Arhin, a researcher at KNUST, emphasizes that Ghana's cocoa policies should prioritize the health and wellbeing of cocoa farmers, not just production and yields, to achieve a resilient cocoa sector.

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are expressing concerns that recent heavy rainfall could lead to widespread flooding and an increase in crop diseases, threatening their harvests.

Cocoa farmers in Africa are raising concerns about persistent price volatility, which threatens their livelihoods and investment in the sector.

Ugandans are expressing regret over the association of their Bundibugyo district with a type of the Ebola virus, which was named after the region of cocoa farmers. The naming has created an unwanted link for the local population.

The Produce Buying Company (PBC) in Ghana has secured a GH₵30 million financing facility, backed by credited cocoa stock, to ensure prompt payment to farmers amidst ongoing liquidity challenges within the cocoa sector.

Ivory Coast has dispatched officials to address protests by cocoa farmers who are demonstrating over unpaid sales. The government is engaging with farmers to resolve the issue.

Cocoa farmers in Ghana's Amenfi Central District are mobilizing against illegal mining, known as galamsey. Concerns are growing over the damage galamsey is causing to farms, rivers, and rural livelihoods ahead of the new season.

Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku has warned that cocoa farmers in Ghana are likely to experience significantly reduced earnings in the upcoming 2026/2027 season due to a decline in global cocoa prices.

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are expressing hopes for increased rainfall to help boost their upcoming harvest. Adequate rain is crucial for the successful growth of cocoa beans.

African coffee and cocoa farmers have launched a three-year plan aimed at boosting production, enhancing value chains, and improving livelihoods across the continent to increase their global competitiveness.

Farmers in Ivory Coast are in need of increased rainfall to enhance the yield of their cocoa mid-crop, which is crucial for the country's agricultural economy.

Security operatives in Ibadan, Nigeria, have successfully rescued two cocoa farmers who had been abducted.

The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) announced that ransom was paid for abducted cocoa farmers, following the earlier release of two victims on health grounds.

Police in Oyo State rescued two representatives of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria who were kidnapped at the CRIN nursery site and arrested three suspects involved in the incident.

Gunmen kidnapped four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in Ibadan. Police have rescued one victim and are searching for the others. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kidnap-four-cocoa-farmers-in-oyo/

Some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s plan to disrupt the Minority Caucus's Farmers Engagement Tour to Bonkrom in the Ahafo Ano North district.

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) plans to supply approximately 27,000 motorised spraying machines and 89,000 sets of personal protective equipment (PPE) to cocoa farmers nationwide to enhance their work.

Cocoa beans are rotting in West Africa, leading farmers to explore alternative crops and livelihoods following a significant crash in commodity prices.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Ghanaian Member of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, criticized the Mahama government, asserting that cocoa farmers are worse off and campaign promises have not been honored.

The government of Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, said Wednesday it is cutting the price paid to cocoa farmers by almost 60%, citing a sharp slowdown in sales that...

Ivory Coast officials have reassured cocoa farmers regarding the purchase of excess cocoa stock, addressing concerns and strike threats from farmers.

President John Dramani Mahama has assured cocoa farmers that his administration is committed to transforming Ghana's cocoa sector to deliver greater and more sustainable benefits for them.

Cocoa clerks and farmers in Ghana's Upper West Akyem Municipality are reporting losses and clerks are facing attacks from farmers following a government-mandated reduction in cocoa prices, which farmers describe as a scam.

Cocoa farmers in Ghana's Ashanti Region have expressed support for the newly passed Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, and its reforms aimed at protecting farmers' interests and ensuring the industry's sustainability.

Cocoa farmers in Ghana are appealing to the president not to sign a new law that would impose up to 20 years in prison for converting cocoa plantations to other uses.

Aggrieved cocoa farmers in Ghana's Guan District of the Oti Region have protested at the COCOBOD office, demanding payment for cocoa beans sold to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) months ago.

Ghana's Finance Minister announced that the government will introduce a new COCOBOD Bill to modernize the cocoa sector and guarantee cocoa farmers at least 70% of the Free On Board (FOB) price.

COCOBOD has injected significant funds, including GH¢34.5 billion for cocoa purchases and an additional GH¢2.6 million, to settle cocoa farmers through Licensed Buying Companies.

Researchers are urging a policy shift in Ghana's cocoa sector, warning that climate change is severely affecting the health, well-being, and productivity of cocoa farmers, not just the crops.

Ghana's COCOBOD announced its decision to maintain cocoa prices for farmers, despite a global slump and Côte d’Ivoire's price cuts. This intervention aims to protect the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and stabilize the sector.

The Centre for Democratic Development (CDM) has criticized the government for the continued closure of the completed Weija Children's Hospital. CDM argues that governance failures are causing cocoa farmers, patients, and consumers to suffer.

Cocoa farmers in Ghana's Ahondwo operational area have appealed to the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for the establishment of a cocoa clinic and essential support services to improve their welfare and ensure sustainable production.

According to Nana Attakorah Asante, cocoa farmers in Ghana are currently earning more per bag than their counterparts in neighboring Côte d’Ivoire, despite criticism from the opposition.

Ghanaian politician Annoh-Dompreh has written an open letter to former President Mahama, urging executive intervention on challenges in the energy sector, plight of cocoa farmers, food security, and environmental governance.

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are expressing concerns about a potentially smaller mid-crop harvest, attributing the expected reduction to inconsistent and patchy rainfall patterns.

Police in Ghana's Dormaa Municipality have arrested two cocoa Purchasing Clerks (PCs) on suspicion of short-changing cocoa farmers.

A policy consultant has raised concerns that cocoa farmers receive an inadequate 61% share of the world price, despite the sector's significant contribution to national development.

Cocoa farmers in Ghana's Guan District and licensed cocoa buyers in Berekum Municipality are both appealing to the government to expedite outstanding payments for cocoa purchases, citing growing agitation and threats from farmers due to the unbearable financial situation.

Isaac Yaw Opoku, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, has appealed to cocoa farmers in Ghana's Ahafo Region to resist pressure from illegal miners, known as 'galamseyers', who seek to take over their farmlands.

Farmers in Ivory Coast are in need of additional rainfall to enhance the prospects of their cocoa mid-crop harvest.

Cocoa farmers in Darso, Ghana, braved heavy rains to petition members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament regarding an ongoing cocoa crisis, marking a dramatic conclusion to the caucus’s week-long tour of cocoa-growing communities.

Four kidnapped cocoa farmers in Ibadan have been released following a coordinated operation by security agencies, which also led to the arrest of suspects.

Police in Oyo State, Nigeria, successfully rescued two kidnapped cocoa farmers from the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria and arrested suspects involved in the abduction.

Gunmen have kidnapped cocoa farmers in Ibadan, Nigeria, with one of the four victims successfully rescued and his vehicle recovered by authorities.

Ghana's Minority Caucus in Parliament has urged the government to suspend plans to acquire a new presidential jet and four helicopters, citing the financial challenges faced by cocoa farmers.

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released GH¢4.2 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to clear outstanding payments owed to cocoa farmers since November of last year.

Government cannot determine cocoa producer prices without factoring in the realities of the international market, a key presidential official has said, as authorities continue engagements with farmers over the recent reduction in farmgate prices. Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness at the Office of the President, said that although the government announces the producer price for cocoa, the final value of the commodity is ultimately d...

Cocoa farmers in West Africa are struggling as beans rot and they seek alternative options following a commodity crash.

Cocoa farmers and purchasing clerks say the money has yet to reach them

Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has vowed a sustained parliamentary effort to secure rightful earnings for cocoa farmers, promising not to relent until their due is restored.

Small farms and low productivity mean their livelihoods did not improve even as markets hit a record high

Cocoa farmers in Ghana's Ahafo Ano South-West District are calling on the government and COCOBOD to enact a comprehensive legal framework to regulate the cocoa industry and safeguard their interests from political interference.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Western North Region has expressed grave concern over the silence of the eight National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament from the region, regarding the recent reduction of cocoa price.

A professor has emphasized that Ghana's persistent issue of deforestation linked to cocoa farming requires addressing the economic realities of farmers, rather than relying solely on certification or market restrictions.

The Majority in Ghana's Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to assent to the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, arguing it will provide stronger financial protection for cocoa farmers ahead of the next season.

Ghana's parliament has passed a bill that could impose up to 20-year prison sentences on cocoa farmers who convert their farms to other uses without government approval, a measure passed on July 30 but whose contents were not immediately made public.

Oppong Nkrumah has warned that a new cocoa pricing formula could lead to cocoa farmers losing their guaranteed prices and being worse off. He expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on the livelihoods of farmers.

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast report that while recent below-average rainfall helped dry damp soil, more sunny spells are needed to boost the September-to-February main crop.

Cocoa farmers in Ghana's Ahafo Region are demanding urgent action against cross-border smuggling of cocoa beans, warning that the illicit trade is a 'nation-wrecking' crisis threatening their livelihoods and the national economy.

Above-average rainfall and overcast weather in Ivory Coast's main cocoa-growing regions have raised concerns among farmers about potential flooding and disease, which could impact the final stage of the March-to-August mid-crop.

Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, announced plans to develop an alternative policy framework to address the challenges facing Ghana's cocoa industry, responding to concerns from farmers and stakeholders.

The Asunafo North Cocoa Farmers Union and its partners have intervened to rescue rural schools, such as Edwenase M/A Basic School, from an infrastructure crisis that has long hindered early childhood learners' access to quality basic education.

Cocoa farmers in Ghana have accused officials from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of undermining the sector by engaging in private cocoa buying activities, which they claim distorts fair competition and erodes confidence.

Retailers report that cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are cutting back on spending for agricultural inputs as a result of declining sales, impacting the sector.

Ivory Coast's Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) will dispatch officials to the central-eastern region to de-escalate tensions among cocoa farmers protesting over rotting, unsold cocoa stocks.

Ghana's governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed claims that the government is diverting resources meant for cocoa farmers to purchase four aircraft for the president, labeling the allegations as false and irresponsible.

A presidential aide, Dr. Sammy Ayeh, has stated that the Ghanaian government will continue to protect cocoa farmers' interests, even with global cocoa prices projected to decline sharply in 2026.

Cocoa farmers in Ghana, the world's second-largest producer, are warning that payment delays of up to six months are preventing them from harvesting a rain-boosted mid-crop, despite strong yields.

A cocoa purchasing clerk in Ghana's Berekum Municipality, Elder George Owusu, reports receiving constant death threats from aggrieved cocoa farmers due to the government's delay in paying them.

Aggrieved cocoa farmers in Ghana's Ahafo Region have demonstrated their displeasure over delayed government payments and are urging Parliament to intervene on their behalf.

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are expressing optimism for a strong mid-crop harvest following recent beneficial rainfall.

The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) has confirmed paying an undisclosed ransom to secure the release of two abducted members, refuting claims that they were rescued.

African cocoa farmers, who produce 70% of the world's cocoa, state that current pricing models fail to protect them from market volatility, leading to financial instability.

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has alleged that high-ranking NDC officials are sending him threatening messages regarding a cocoa farmer outreach, following earlier reports of NDC attempts to disrupt the Minority's engagement event.

Ghana's Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has alleged that the Produce Buying Company (PBC) is experiencing significant financial difficulties, leaving cocoa farmers in a precarious situation.

The Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament, led by Frank Annoh-Dompreh and Dr. Yaw Opoku, has commenced a week-long tour of cocoa-growing communities in the Ashanti Region to engage farmers and assess the impact of recent cocoa producer price reductions, following a courtesy call to the Offinso Traditional Council.

West African cocoa farmers are facing a crisis due to plunging prices amid high global chocolate demand, highlighting the need for local value addition to protect Ghana’s cocoa farmers from global price shocks.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

John Dumelo, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, has appealed to cocoa farmers in Ghana not to cut down their trees following recent producer price declines, assuring government intervention.

The Minority in Ghana's Parliament has voiced concerns regarding the government's delay in disbursing GH₵855 million to cocoa farmers, despite a reduction in the commodity's producer price.

Ivory Coast has assured cocoa farmers that it will continue its program to purchase a residual stock of 100,000 metric tons of cocoa at the guaranteed price, following strike threats.

The Ghanaian state absorbed GH¢2 billion in costs to ensure cocoa farmers received 90% of the world price, following a cocoa price cut, highlighting government intervention to support farmers.

A recent survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that most cocoa farmers in Ghana believe the government’s newly announced farmgate price is fair, despite street protests and criticism from opposition politicians. According to the poll, 56% of cocoa farmers said the new price was fair, while only 11% called it unfair, with 33% remaining neutral. The findings come after widespread unrest following the Producer Price Review Committee’s (PPRC) announcement on February 12, 2026, that pegged ...