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Ghana Struggles to Curb Illegal Mining Impact on Cocoa Farms

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  • Ghana faces declining cocoa production due to illegal mining activities
  • COCOBOD proposes stricter laws to protect cocoa farms and ensure farmer compensation

Accra, Ghana – Ghana is increasingly losing ground in its battle against illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” which is wreaking havoc on the nation’s cocoa farms. As the world’s second-largest producer of cocoa, Ghana has seen a troubling decline in cocoa production, with the relentless activities of illegal miners exacerbating the situation.

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