81% of Ghana's cocoa harvest infested with bean disease

Cocoa production in Ghana is now reported to be half of the average seasonal output. The west-African nation is the world’s second largest producer of the crop and continued slump in its cocoa harvests have led the market price to escalate. More information with FRANCE 24's correspondent in Accra, Justice Baidoo.

Jul 20, 2024 - 18:00
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81% of Ghana's cocoa harvest infested with bean disease
Cocoa production in Ghana is now reported to be half of the average seasonal output. The west-African nation is the world’s second largest producer of the crop and continued slump in its cocoa harvests have led the market price to escalate. More information with FRANCE 24's correspondent in Accra, Justice Baidoo.