Accra: The Cocoa Health and Extension Division of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has engaged cocoa farmers in the Bodi District of the Western North Region to educate them on the producer price for the 2025/2026 cocoa season. Mr Kennedy Osei Ampofo, an Officer at the Public Affairs Department of the Cocoa Health and Extensions Division, acknowledged the hard work of the farmers during the engagement and promised COCOBOD's continued support to help them produce more cocoa for the country. He emphasized the critical role cocoa plays in Ghana's economy and assured that despite the appreciation of the Ghanaian Cedi against the US dollar, COCOBOD continues to purchase a bag of cocoa at GHC3,100.00, maintaining the price from the previous season.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Ampofo also urged farmers to avoid using unapproved chemicals on their farms to ensure a good yield. Mr Charles Kabotei Ocancy, the Deputy Western North Regional Manager for Cocoa Health and Extensions Division, advised farmers who have not yet registered for the Cocoa Card to do so. He noted that no Cocoa Buying Company would be allowed to purchase cocoa from farmers without the card from the next season. He also encouraged farmers needing to update their personal details to visit the district office of the Cocoa Health and Extensions Division, stressing that the registration and updates are free of charge.
Mr Stephen Baidoo, the Bodi District Chief Executive, informed the farmers that plans were underway to increase the allocation of chemicals for spraying the cocoa black pod disease in the district, ensuring all farmers receive their share. Meanwhile, Nana Kwasi Ofori Ababio, the Chief of Sefwi Bodi, appealed to the government to reduce the prices of cocoa inputs while ensuring their availability in the market to help ease the financial burden on farmers.
