Agriculture

Government to announce new cocoa price on September 11

The new cocoa crop season price will be announced on 11th September 2024, Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has said.

Addressing farmer associations from the 70 cocoa-growing districts across the country in Kumasi on Friday, 6th September 2024, Mr. Boahen Aidoo disclosed that the opening of the new season was delayed due to the President’s travel schedule.

“We sent our letter late to the President, requesting him to open the new season on the 1st of September. However, the President’s existing schedule made this impossible.

“The President is currently out of the country and will return this weekend. Therefore, I want to assure you that the President will announce the new cocoa price next Tuesday. I can assure you that the new price will be satisfactory to you farmers,” he assured.

He urged the farmers to have confidence in the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board and assured them that the government would continue to represent the interests of cocoa farmers.

However, he called on the government to intensify the battle against illegal mining, also known as Galamsey, which continues to threaten the Ghanaian cocoa sector.

Source: starrfm.com.gh

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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