Cocoa Farmers Urge Ghana–Ivory Coast Alliance to Regulate Supply and Boost Global Prices

Cocoa farmer groups in Ghana are pushing for renewed talks with Ivory Coast aimed at jointly managing cocoa output to improve earnings for producers. According to the farmers, closer coordination between the world’s two largest cocoa producers could help address persistent price volatility on the international market and give both countries stronger leverage in negotiations with global buyers.

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In an interview with Citi News on Monday, February 23, 2026, President of the Mankrong Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association, Francis Teinor, stressed that any meaningful push for better producer prices must be grounded in accurate production and market data.

He noted that without reliable and favourable statistics to support their case, it becomes difficult for farmers and policymakers to justify demands for higher prices on the global stage.

Teinor further argued that government intervention will be critical in regulating supply levels. He suggested that authorities in both Accra and Abidjan should convene discussions focused on aligning production strategies to prevent market oversupply, which often weakens prices.

Ghana and Ivory Coast together produce more than half of the world’s cocoa, a position that farmers believe gives them considerable influence if they act in unity. By synchronising supply decisions, farmer groups say the two countries could better shape global market dynamics and ultimately improve livelihoods in cocoa-growing communities.

The call reflects growing concern among producers about fluctuating prices and highlights increasing pressure on governments to adopt collaborative approaches that protect farmer incomes.

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