Cocoa farmers have kept up the pressure for better pricing and faster settlement, arguing that the cost of fertiliser, labour, and transport has squeezed margins across the sector. In a country where cocoa remains a foundational export, farmer confidence matters for the wider economy.
The conversation around pricing is also a conversation about fairness: how much of global value should remain with the people who do the work in the fields? Farmers say a more responsive payment system would help them plan, invest, and keep production healthy.