COSSA-CHED holds maiden 2026 NEC meeting, intensifies farmer outreach in Eastern Region
COSSA-CHED held its maiden 2026 NEC meeting at Akyem-Tafo in the Eastern Region. The meeting featured a field engagement with the Golden Bean Cocoa Farmers Cooperative at Tetekasum-Amanfrom in the Suhum District. A key focus of the engagement was to align policy discussions with on-the-ground realities in cocoa farming.
The engagement introduced reforms in Ghana's cocoa financing system aimed at ensuring farmers receive at least 70% of the Free On Board (FOB) price. According to the National Chairman, Charles Owusu-Appiah, the market-linked financing model is designed to reflect global cocoa prices and improve long-term sustainability in the sector. Farmers were sensitised on how the new pricing system will enhance transparency and stabilise incomes. The outreach also emphasised Good Agronomic Practices (GAPs) as a key driver of improved productivity and resilience.
Farmers called for more training in climate-smart cocoa farming techniques, including pruning, pest and disease control, soil fertility management, and proper input use. The Vice Chairperson, Doreen Vida Gyamfuwaa, stressed the importance of empowering women through access to land, training, and resources. The initiative reinforced that combining fair pricing, improved agronomic practices, and inclusivity will strengthen Ghana's cocoa sector and improve livelihoods.
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COSSA-CHED held its maiden 2026 NEC meeting in Akyem-Tafo, Eastern Region- engaging with the Golden Bean Cocoa Farmers Cooperative. Discussions focused on aligning policy with the realities of cocoa farming- and introduced reforms to Ghana's cocoa financing system.
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