EconomyGhana cocoa farmers reject new ‘punitive’ land conversion law

Ghanaian cocoa farmers are intensifying opposition to a new law that bars them from using their land for other purposes without permission. President Mahama says backing local processing is vital for economic growth, while cocoa chiefs argue the changes still leave the sector tied to an outdated colonial model.

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