Cocoa farmer associations have called for negotiations between Ghana and Ivory Coast to establish proper regulations on cocoa supply to the world market in a bid to secure better prices for producers.
The farmers believe coordinated action between the two leading cocoa-producing countries would help stabilise supply and strengthen their bargaining power on the international market.
Speaking to Citi News on Monday, February 23, 2026, the President of the Mankrong Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association, Francis Teinor, said reliable data must guide decisions on pricing and supply.
Currently, when you have to make any argument, it has to be based on fact and data. But the data as we have now is not favourable, so how do we push for more?” he questioned.
He stressed that the government has the authority to help regulate supply levels in collaboration with its Ivorian counterparts.
The government, in this case, also has the power to control the supply. So, they should look at all other means and have a meeting with their Ivorian counterparts to control the supply. When that is done, I believe it is going to affect the world market, and that we will all enjoy,” he said.
Ghana and Ivory Coast together account for the majority of global cocoa production, and farmers say stronger cooperation between the two countries could significantly influence global prices and improve incomes for cocoa-growing communities.
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