bad weather

The Public Affairs Manager of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has attributed the decline in production to adverse weather conditions. According to him, the significant impact of weather patterns on cocoa cultivation, including heavy rainfall at the start of the cocoa season is a primary concern. While acknowledging that rainfall is essential for cocoa production, he noted that the excessive precipitation experienced this season hindered the fruiting process, thus reducing the expected harvest. Furthermore, Mr Boafo highlighted the detrimental effects of severe harmattan conditions on cocoa pods, exacerbating the situation. Mr Boafo gave this explanation when he was contributing to a…