Cocoa Farmers Call for Ghana–Ivory Coast Talks to Stabilise Global Supply
Cocoa farmer groups are urging authorities in Ghana and Ivory Coast to begin fresh negotiations aimed at coordinating cocoa supply to the international market in order to secure improved prices for producers.
The farmers argue that closer collaboration between the world’s two largest cocoa producing nations would help stabilise global supply levels and enhance their collective bargaining strength.
In an interview on February 23, 2026, the President of the Mankrong Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association, Francis Teinor, stressed the importance of data driven decision making in shaping pricing strategies. He noted that any meaningful engagement on producer prices must be grounded in accurate and favourable production and market data.
According to him, government has the authority to influence supply management and should explore coordinated measures with Ivorian counterparts to regulate output. He expressed confidence that a structured approach to supply control would have a positive impact on global cocoa prices and, ultimately, on farmer incomes.
Ghana and Ivory Coast account for a significant share of global cocoa production, giving both countries considerable leverage in the international commodities market. Farmer associations believe that renewed bilateral engagement could help strengthen price stability and improve livelihoods across cocoa growing communities.
