Ghana’s cocoa farmers look for government help as yields decrease

As Ghana prepares for a presidential election this weekend, cocoa farmers are listening to hear what the candidates propose to help the troubled sector. Ghana is one of the world’s top producer of cocoa beans, but extreme weather and pests are taking a toll on yields. Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman visits some cocoa farms and production facilities in eastern Ghana to hear what people there think could help the industry.

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