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Will your Chocolate be the same without Ghana Cocoa?
In the world of chocolate connoisseurs and enthusiasts, Ghana has long been recognised as the heart and soul of cocoa production.
The West African nation plays a pivotal role in shaping the global chocolate industry. Beyond supplying a…
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Highlighting the 4Ps of Cocoa Production in Ghana
Cocoa, scientifically known as Theobroma cacao, is one of the most important cash crops in Ghana's burgeoning economy. Cocoa has widely been described as the mainstay of Ghana's economy.
For over a century now, cocoa has been the main…
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Cocoa Rehabilitation Job Is Paying For My University Degree
Esther Nyarko, a resident of Dadieso in the Suaman District of Ghana's Western North Region, has her life back on track thanks to an employment opportunity she grabbed in the ongoing cocoa rehabilitation programme.
Nyarko, 28, faced an…
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Is Ivory Coast’s Lower Farmgate Price a Boon or Bane for Ghana?
An unprecedented scale of cross-border cocoa smuggling activities has rocked Ghana over the last few months.
The alarming loss of the country's crop output to illegal merchants said to be operating around the borders with Togo, Burkina…
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Illegal Mining: An Existential Threat To Cocoa Production In Ghana
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao), though not native to Ghana has become one of the country’s main exports and a major foreign exchange earning commodity since its introduction into the then Gold Coast by the highly revered Tetteh Quarshie in 1878.…
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5 Compelling Reasons Cocoa Farmers Must Join Cooperatives
In the ever-evolving landscape of cocoa farming, joining farmers' cooperatives has emerged as a pivotal decision for cocoa farmers seeking sustainable growth, increased profitability, and community development.
These cooperatives,…
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Africa Cocoa Exchange: Is This The Living Income Game Changer?
Opoku Acheampong Emmanuel, 54, returns from a 5-mile roundtrip to his 8-acre cocoa farm. He makes this routine journey on foot.
The farm is located on the outskirts of Kokotro, near Bekwai in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He has been…
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Cocoa Prices: Why Are Ghana Farmers Not Enjoying From Hikes?
The subject of cocoa prices and the income of Ghanaian smallholder cocoa farmers is a complex one, influenced by various factors within the cocoa supply chain.
While cocoa prices may have seen record hikes in recent times, it does not…
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West Africa Eyes Opportunity For Better Cocoa Prices With EUDR
There are concerns, mainly by civil society, about the potential implications of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) particularly on West African smallholder cocoa farmers.
Cocoa production in the region is often cited for…
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How Losses and Competition Threaten Cocoa Sector in Ghana
Ghana risks losing its major foreign exchange earner cocoa, due to a combination of factors such as illegal mining, accumulated losses and major developments by some advanced countries to aggressively grow and export the crop.
The Ghana…
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