Ensure timely inputs, climate-smart support to cocoa boost productivity - COCOBOD urged
COCOBOD was urged to ensure the timely supply of farm inputs and strengthen education on climate-smart agricultural practices to improve productivity in the cocoa sector. This call was made by Charles Oppong, an organic cocoa farmer at Tetekasum-Amanfrom near Suhum in the Eastern Region.
Mr. Oppong made the appeal during a visit by the Senior Staff Association of the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHEDSSA) as part of its annual National Executive Council meeting in the Eastern Region. The visit included a stop at an organic cocoa farm adopted by Fairafric Ghana Ltd at Adwen Amma Ntem, where farmers and officials engaged on key issues affecting cocoa production. Mr. Oppong stated that delays in the distribution of fertilizers and other essential inputs negatively affect productivity, especially during critical farming seasons, and that timely access to inputs remains crucial to sustaining yields and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. He also called for increased education on climate-smart agriculture, noting that changing weather patterns are posing new challenges to cocoa production across farming communities. He encouraged cocoa farmers not to be discouraged by the recent decline in cocoa prices, expressing optimism that the market will stabilize in due course.
Charles Owusu Appiah, the Chairman of CHEDSSA, explained that the visit formed part of efforts to engage farmers directly and understand their challenges. He also urged cocoa farmers to remain patient, adding that measures are being put in place to ensure proper regulation and stability in the cocoa pricing system.
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Cocoa farmer Charles Oppong has appealed to COCOBOD regarding the timely supply of farm inputs. He also wants strengthened education on climate-smart agricultural practices - but what challenges do farmers face?
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