Ghana:Cashew farmers demonstrate against fall in price

Cashew farmers in the Tain district of the Bono Region are demonstrating against fall in cashew prices.

According to them, the price for a kilo fell from GHC8 to GHC3 at the beginning of the crop season, and they fear this is likely to continue to fall during the peak season in April.

The farmers also expressed fear that if the government fails to intervene there is a possibility farmers will lose interest and consequently deprive the nation of foreign exchange and employment creation for the people.

Speaking to Radio Ghana today, March 11 2020, Chairman of the Tain district Cashew Farmers Association, Alex Bonsu said: "There is a need for...read more