Ghana could lose its position as the 2nd leading producer of cocoa – GAWU warns
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has cautioned that Ghana's status as the world's second-largest cocoa producer could be jeopardized unless firm measures are implemented to shield cocoa farms from illegal mining activities. The warning follows the revelation by Joseph Boahen Aidoo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board, that the organization has returned $250 million obtained from the African Development Bank for cocoa farm irrigation projects. This decision was prompted by the contamination of water bodies in farming regions, underscoring the urgent need to address environmental concerns impacting cocoa production. Ghana presently holds the distinction of being the...
