00:00Figures from Ghana's cocoa board showed that production was currently around 429,323 metric tons
00:08against an expected 800 metric tons for the entire year.
00:14Cocoa production in Ghana has been on a constant slump over the last three years.
00:19Farmers of the crop have consistently complained about unfavorable weather, bad pricing from the government, among others.
00:28It's like cocoa farming is a good business, but we are not getting the benefit that we're supposed to get.
00:35Because right now, we are getting some yield because of the weather.
00:42The yield is not good for us.
00:44The weather is very dry. We are not getting much yield.
00:48But the price is very low.
00:52Cocoa production plays a critical role in Ghana's economy, contributing up to 15% to the country's GDP.
01:00Ghana is currently going through rough times with its economy.
01:05Most of these farmers solely rely on cocoa production to meet their daily needs.
01:11So once this cocoa is not coming out, it means that their livelihood or their income is hampered.
01:17Except for a few occasions where some farmers have some alternative livelihoods.
01:22But that is in the lower majority or in the lower half of cocoa farmers.
01:27Ivory Coast, Ghana's West African neighbor, along with whom it produces up to 60% of global cocoa produce every year, is also facing similar challenges.
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