As Ghana celebrates Chocolate Day, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to revamping the cocoa sector with strategic interventions aimed at boosting production.
Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness, Minister Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare, has announced plans to restore the free fertilizer distribution program to support cocoa farmers and enhance yields. "We recognize the struggles farmers face due to the high cost of inputs.
That is why the government is committed to bringing back free fertilizer distribution to ease their burden and improve productivity," she said.
She also emphasized the need to secure timely funds for cocoa purchases to prevent smuggling, a major challenge facing the industry. "When we delay in paying farmers for their produce, we create an opportunity for smuggling.
