34 h. ago Ghana Cocoa Farmers Reject Government’s Price Increase as Broken Promise

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-reject-governments-price-increase-as-broken-promise/Cocoa farmers across Ghana are protesting what they call a betrayal by President John Mahama’s administration after it failed to deliver a promised sixfold price increase. Last week’s announcement of a GHS128.75 per bag hike bringing prices to GHS3,228.75 fell drastically short of the GHS6,000 pledge central to Mahama’s 2024 election campaign. The gap leaves […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-reject-governments-price-increase-as-broken-promise/

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47 h. ago Cedi’s Rise Squeezes Cocoa Farmers Despite Global Price Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedis-rise-squeezes-cocoa-farmers-despite-global-price-surge/Ghana’s currency appreciation is delivering mixed blessings for its vital cocoa sector. While the cedi’s 40% gain this year bolsters national economic stability, it has sharply limited local benefits from soaring global cocoa prices. Farmers recently learned their produce will fetch only 4% more in cedis this season, despite international prices jumping over 60% in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedis-rise-squeezes-cocoa-farmers-despite-global-price-surge/

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5 d. ago Federated Commodities Profit Soars 720% on Cocoa Price Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/federated-commodities-profit-soars-720-on-cocoa-price-surge/Ghanaian agribusiness Federated Commodities PLC reported a sevenfold increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2025, driven by soaring cocoa prices and strategic debt reduction. Unaudited financials show net earnings jumped to GH¢47.1 million from GH¢5.7 million year-on-year, as turnover tripled to GH¢3.35 billion despite rising operational costs. The company slashed its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/federated-commodities-profit-soars-720-on-cocoa-price-surge/

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5 d. ago Fixing the Farmgate to Protect Cocoa’s Future: Farmers deserve fairer price

In recent days, multiple media outlets have reported that, the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC) has concluded its deliberations on the farmgate price for cocoa for the forthcoming 2025/2026 crop season.

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6 d. ago New Cocoa Price: I’m not surprised because of the exchange rate – Nana Bonsu

President of the Concerned Farmers Association, Nana Obadie Boateng Bonsu, has voiced sharp criticism over the government’s newly announced cocoa producer price for the 2025/26 season, pointing to poor communication and the falling exchange rate as key reasons for farmers’ dissatisfaction.

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7 d. ago Gov’t to cover some cocoa farmers’ expenses despite income gains, says Keta MP Kwame Gakpey

Government will bear some key expenses of cocoa farmers despite a significant rise in the producer price of cocoa, Keta MP Kwame Gakpey has said.

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7 d. ago Many farmer are dissatisfied with new producer price; we expected more than GH¢3,228.75 – Cocoa farmer

A cocoa farmer says cocoa producers across the country are unhappy with the new price announced by government for the 2025/26 season.

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7 d. ago Many farmers are dissatisfied with new producer price; we expected more than GH¢3,228.75 – Cocoa farmer

A cocoa farmer says cocoa producers across the country are unhappy with the new price announced by government for the 2025/26 season.

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7 d. ago Minority slams government over ‘unfulfilled’ cocoa price promise

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, Dr Isaac Opoku, has criticised the government for failing to honour its 2024 campaign promise of paying GH₵6,000 per bag of cocoa beans to farmers.

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7 d. ago Ghana Raises Cocoa Producer Price by 62.6% Ahead of New Season

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-producer-price-by-62-6-ahead-of-new-season/Ghana’s government has announced a significant increase in cocoa producer prices to GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag (GH¢51,660 per tonne) for the 2025/2026 season, marking a 62.6% rise from the previous rate. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson confirmed the adjustment effective August 7, 2025aligns with President John Mahama’s pledge to return 70% of export value […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-producer-price-by-62-6-ahead-of-new-season/

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8 d. ago Cedi Strength Caps Cocoa Farmer Gains Despite 63% Global Price Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-strength-caps-cocoa-farmer-gains-despite-63-global-price-surge/Ghana’s cocoa farmers will receive only a 4.2% increase in local currency earnings for the new season despite a 62.6% dollar-denominated price jump to $5,040 per tonne, as the cedi’s appreciation blunts the global windfall. The revised rate of GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag effective August 7 contrasts sharply with farmer expectations, as a stronger cedi […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-strength-caps-cocoa-farmer-gains-despite-63-global-price-surge/

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8 d. ago Ghana Raises Cocoa Price to $5,040 Per Tonne in Policy Shift

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-price-to-5040-per-tonne-in-policy-shift/Ghana has increased cocoa producer prices to $5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 season, up from $3,100, effective August 7. The adjustment announced by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson translates to GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag, a GH¢128.75 rise. Forson stated the move fulfills President John Mahama’s pledge to allocate 70% of Free-On-Board (FOB) value […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-cocoa-price-to-5040-per-tonne-in-policy-shift/

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8 d. ago Government increases producer price of cocoa to $5,040 per tonne effective August 7

The Government has approved a significant increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the upcoming 2025/2026 season.

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4 w. ago Western North: Mahama promises cocoa farmers 70% of world market price

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to ensure cocoa farmers receive a fairer share of global prices, promising that farmers will be paid 70% of the world market price for their cocoa.

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