The Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Jerome K. Sam, has stated that cocoa farmers who no longer wish to continue cocoa cultivation must formally notify the Board before converting their farms to other uses.
According to Mr. Sam, the requirement is intended to ensure proper documentation and regulation of cocoa farmlands, as well as to safeguard Ghana’s cocoa industry. He explained that farmers are expected to seek COCOBOD’s approval before repurposing cocoa farms for alternative agricultural activities, real estate development, or any other non-cocoa use.
He stressed that the process enables COCOBOD to update its records, assess the implications of land-use changes, and implement measures to protect the country’s cocoa production.
Mr. Sam urged cocoa farmers to comply with the directive, emphasizing that cooperation with COCOBOD is essential for maintaining the sustainability and long-term growth of Ghana’s cocoa sector.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Mensah Moses
