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Professor Kwabena Asomanin Anaman, lecturer in political economics at the University of Ghana, invited COCOBOD to increase public awareness of the cocoa producer's local pricing process.
According to a report on "Farm pricing and income of cocoa farmers" launched by SEND Ghana in partnership with INKOTA Netzwerk on Friday, indicates that farmers play a minor role in setting prices for local cocoa farmers.
Most farmers perceived that cocoa prices were determined by the Government of Ghana and COCOBOD, and also perceived a balance adjustment by purchasing Clarks.
In his presentation, the professor, who led the research on the report, said that public education should involve more meetings with farmers through their regional and district representatives, prior to the announcement. announces official cocoa prices during the first week of October. year.
"COCOBOD may need to consider increasing the number of farmers' representatives each year in cocoa production prices," he added.
It also revealed that cocoa farmers were more likely to be excluded from mbad spraying and fertilizer distribution exercises than other richer and more resource-rich cocoa producers.
Professor Anaman also requested that COCOBOD ensure an equitable distribution of resources and services for all cocoa producers.
SEND Ghana's Country Director, George Osei-Bimpeh, said the findings and recommendations in the report should serve as guidelines for other cocoa-producing communities.
"Let's make agriculture a decent job to help eliminate the problem of unemployment that currently affects our country. There are many job opportunities in the agricultural sector and this can be improved through our collective efforts as partners, "he said.
The report presents a sampled badytical study of farmers 'perceptions of cocoa farmers' price, welfare and income diversification activities in Ghana, using the Agona East District as a case study.
It was based on four main objectives that identified the main stakeholders in the cocoa industry involved in cocoa production determination and pricing.
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