The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong has stated that Ghana will continue to collaborate with Cote d'Ivoire to collectively protect the interest of cocoa farmers.
The two countries in 2019, pushed for a $400 living income differential solely for cocoa farmers.
Speaking to Joy Business after this year’s Cote d'Ivoire- Ghana Cocoa Initiative, Mr. Acheampong said government will continue to improve the livelihood of cocoa farmers.
“Countries have their cocoa pricing mechanisms. However there are underlying factors that affect us all. That is why we are meeting as leading producers of cocoa in the world to influence the pricing mechanisms for our farmers”, he said.
He explained that Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire have their differences in setting prices for cocoa farmers.
He, however added that there are some basic demands that can me be made to push for better income for farmers.
“The important issues that must be addressed will need the efforts of the two countries since we command the production of cocoa in the world”, Mr. Acheampong said.
On his part, the Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo said the two countries are also working together to check smuggling at the borders.
He stressed that security operatives have been stationed at the borders to deter smugglers from transporting cocoa beans to Cote d'Ivoire.
“The issue about the smuggling involves just a few people who want cross the border with cocoa beans to sell at our neighboring countries. But I can assure you that COCOBOD is working with the security to stop it”.
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