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March 3, 2026
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Cashew farmers remind Mahama to fulfil promise to establish Cashew Development Board
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Key Points
- Cashew farmers in Ghana's Bono Region are pressing the government to establish the promised Cashew Development Board.
- They specifically reminded President John Dramani Mahama of his Election 2024 campaign pledge to create the Board to regulate the sector and improve farmer pricing and livelihoods.
- The proposed Board is intended to provide strategic direction, policy coordination, strengthen quality control, promote local processing, and facilitate access to credit and farm inputs.
- Key challenges cited include unstable and low farmgate prices, limited access to credit, poor infrastructure, and exploitation by middlemen.
- The call was made during an advocacy training workshop for farmers, organized by Cashew Watch Ghana (CWG) and funded by STAR-Ghana Foundation, aimed at empowering farmers to engage policymakers.
Why This Matters
The cashew industry is a vital non-traditional export earner for Ghana, holding significant potential for job creation, poverty reduction, and export diversification. Establishing the Cashew Development Board is crucial for providing the necessary regulatory framework and institutional support to address long-standing challenges faced by farmers, thereby boosting the sector's overall contribution to Ghana's economy and improving rural livelihoods.
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