The Western North Regional Deputy Women Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Madam Monica Baah, has commended President Mahama on the recent increase in cocoa producer price.
The government has increased the price of cocoa beans paid to cocoa farmers from GH¢49,600 per tonne to GH¢51,660 per tonne, with a target to pursue about 650,000 tonnes for the 2025/2026 cocoa year.
The increment represents GH¢3,228.75 per bag of 64-kilogramme gross weight of cocoa is seen as a positive step towards improving farmer incomes.
This was announced by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, at a press conference in Accra on Monday (Aug 4, 2025).
This increase in the producer price, he said represented a 70 per cent of the gross Free-On-Board (FOB) value of $7,200 per tonne adding that the increment was coming on the back of a strong Ghana Cedi and declining inflation, reflecting government’s commitment to improving the livelihoods of our cocoa farmers.
She highlighted that factors such as cedi appreciation, fuel price reduction, and a reduction in inflation rate, among others, were considered in determining the price increment.
She noted that the president has taken steps to provide free fees for first-year tertiary students, allowing parents to allocate the saved funds to other responsibilities, and deserves commendation.
Madam Monica indicated that the decision reflects the president's commitment to the cocoa industry.
"The increase, effective August 7, 2025, aligns cocoa pricing with international market values and ensures fair compensation for farmers," she expressed.
In an exclusive interview on Fabea FM with Apiah-Kubi, Madam Monica highlighted the positive impact of the price adjustment on farmers' livelihoods and the sustainability of the cocoa sector.
She added that critics of the price increase are often those who have purchased cocoa and were seeking higher prices.
In contrast, the NDC government, led by John Mahama, prioritizes the welfare of cocoa farmers and will deliver better conditions for them, Madam Monica indicated.
"The president has assured to reintroduce free fertilizers to cocoa farmers, and that's a good news to farmers", Madam Monica expressed.
President Mahama’s Administration has reintroduced the free cocoa fertiliser programme as an additional support to the Ghanaian cocoa farmer, beginning the 2025/2026 crop year.
Beginning this crop year, President Mahama’s administration will supply.
free cocoa fertilisers (both liquid and granular),
free insecticides, free spraying machines, free fungicides, and free flower inducers to farmers.
Government strongly advises cocoa farmers to apply these inputs solely for the purpose of improving cocoa yield and their income.
She concluded that the government understands the needs of farmers and is committed to their well-being.
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