Government has pegged the producer price for cocoa in Ghana at GH¢800 per bag of 64kg.
The new price takes effect from Friday, October 14, 2022, for the 2022-2023 crop season.
This depicts a 21 percent increase from GH¢10,560 per tonne to GH¢12,800 per tonne.
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto made the announcement at a press briefing in Accra today, Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
“The 21% rise in the producer price of cocoa is a testament to Government's resolve to ensure farmers earn a decent income and make cocoa farming lucrative. Government will continue to implement initiatives to build a robust, resilient and sustainable cocoa industry where cocoa farmers and their communities will thrive”, the Minister said.
---citinewsroom
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