Ashanti cocoa farmers welcome new COCOBOD Act reforms
Ashanti cocoa farmers and traditional leaders expressed satisfaction with the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026, despite initial expectations of a higher producer price.
In Brief
- •Ashanti cocoa farmers and traditional leaders expressed satisfaction with the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026, despite initial expectations of a higher producer price.
- •The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) organized farmer and stakeholder engagements across seven districts in the Ashanti Region to discuss key provisions of the new law and producer price determination.
- •Participants welcomed reforms introduced under the new Cocoa Board Act and called for sustained public education on the legislation, particularly provisions aimed at protecting cocoa-growing communities.
- •Farmers urged stakeholders to support the depoliticisation of cocoa-related issues and stressed the need for a more unified, long-term approach to managing the sector.
- •Participants called for improvements in the free distribution of agricultural inputs and the speedy implementation of the Farmer Pension Scheme.
Why It Matters
The Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026, represents a significant step towards reforming the cocoa sector in Ghana. The engagement between COCOBOD and farmers is crucial for building mutual understanding and trust, which are essential for the sustainable growth of the sector. The reforms aim to protect cocoa-growing communities, improve productivity, and strengthen farmers' livelihoods. Additionally, the act introduces measures to support farmers' long-term welfare, such as the Farmer Pension Scheme, which is vital for ensuring financial security for cocoa farmers.
Key Details
- Producer Price
- Announced for the new cocoa season
- Engagement Districts
- Seven districts in the Ashanti Region
- Farmer Pension Scheme
- Proposed for implementation
- Cocoa Tertiary Education Scholarship Scheme
- Needs transparency and equitable access
Context & Background
The Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026, is part of a broader effort to reform the cocoa sector in Ghana. The act aims to address challenges such as illegal mining and unauthorised sand winning, which threaten cocoa-growing communities and farmlands. The reforms also include measures to improve productivity and support farmers' livelihoods.
Original Reporting & Sources
VNews is an independent briefing product. Original reporting remains credited to the following publishers:
This brief was synthesized automatically using attributed third-party reporting. VNews is a digital news publication produced under the VContent Group brand and operated by Francis Vincent Sunday in Ghana, independent from the publishers cited above. Read our AI Transparency Policy and Editorial & Corrections Policy.