Gov’t Maintains Cocoa Producer Price for 2026 Light Crop Season
The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has announced that the producer price of cocoa for the 2026 Light Crop Season will remain unchanged, despite a downward trend in international cocoa prices.
In a circular signed by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control, Dr Francis Baah, COCOBOD said the decision is to protect farmer incomes and ensure stability ahead of the new season.
Purchases for the 2026 Light Crop Season will commence on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The producer price remains GH¢1,241.76 per load of 30 kilograms for Grade I and II cocoa beans; GH¢2,587.00 per bag of 64 kilograms gross; and GH¢41,392.00 per tonne, equivalent to 16 bags.
“The decision underscores Government’s commitment to protecting the incomes and livelihoods of cocoa farmers, even as international cocoa prices experience a downward trend,” COCOBOD stated.
By maintaining the current producer price, the government aims to provide stability and confidence to farmers ahead of the new light crop season.
The announcement has been communicated to key stakeholders within the cocoa industry, including Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), COCOBOD management, relevant ministries, and other sector players, to ensure a smooth commencement of cocoa purchases nationwide.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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