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A Cameroonian farmer urged Ghanaian cocoa farmers to be patient, recalling his country’s struggles before a price boomHe explained that cocoa prices in Cameroon rose from $1 to $12 per kilogram, enabling their farmers to construct housesThe farmer cautioned Ghanaians against cutting cocoa farms for galamsey, stressing patience would yield the rewardsDon’t miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN’s Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!A cocoa farmer based in Cameroon has weighed in on the outcry by cultivators in Ghana who have complained about the low cocoa prices.A Cameroonian farmer advises Ghanaian cocoa cultivators to be patient with their cocoa business. Photo credit: Celebrity farmer. Image source: TikTokSource: TikTokThe Cameroonian cocoa farmer, known as @celebrity_farmer, advised Ghanaian colleagues to exercise patience instead of selling their farmlands or converting them for illegal mining.The cocoa farmer shared his testimony, recounting how farmers in the country also lamented not being adequately compensated for their produce until the sector bounced back.He explained how Cameroonian cocoa farmers had remained patient, resulting in significant profits once things had turned around.Read alsoFormer NUTAG President, Chief Chukwuemeka, a Nigerian, reacts to Abbosey Okai’s 3-day ultimatumCHECK OUT: Your Opinion Matters — Tell Us How Yen Can Improve and Win Access To The Copywriting Course for Free.Cameroonian advises Ghanaian cocoa farmersAccording to him, the price of cocoa in Cameroon skyrocketed last year, 2024, from $1 to $12 per kg. Unfortunately, at the same period, many Ghanaian farmers were cutting down their cocoa trees for illegal mining.A Cameroonian farmer celebrates over the cocoa price rising from $1 to $12 per kg. Photo credit: Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesCelebrity Farmer disclosed that the price boom enabled many Cameroonian farmers to build houses and live the comfortable life they desired.He encouraged Ghanaian cocoa farmers to remain committed to their farms, as the global cocoa prices could one day shift to their favour.In his words:”One thing about life is funny. In Cameroon right now, this is the new gold, especially due to the increase in price. One kilogram was sold for about $12. Cameroonian cocoa farmers built houses during that same period, while Ghanaians were cutting down their trees for illegal mining. Some were cutting them down to do other things because they felt the prices were not suitable for them.”Read alsoHerdsmen in Dzodze defy September 1 eviction deadline and build new cattle pen, raising fear of clashesHe added:”I think that as a cocoa farmer, you should be patient. Times like this will always come when the prices will be low, but don’t cut down the trees. These plants can last for even 20 years, but if you cut down the farm to do what you want to do with it, the money will finish.”Watch the video below:Reactions to Cameroonian farmer’s cocoa price adviceYEN.com.gh has collected some reactions below from netizens who watched the video on TikTok.VLADMIR PUTIN commented:”Did you say one kg is $12 in Cameroon? meaning 64 kg × 11 = 704 dollars, which, when converted to Ghana cedis is over GH₵7000 but they are only paid 3200+.”OBENG said:”Ours is GH₵3200. 😩 The farmers are very angry.”Solar ❤️ wrote:”Because they don’t know what they are doing.”Francodigenius said:Read alsoLong-truck using dog chain to secure heavy containers sparks safety concerns in trending video”But here in Côte D’Ivoire the price is worst than Ghana.”ADM🇬🇭🇧🇯 commented:”Thank you for your advice, they have taken everything as politics.”Good_life stated:”Unfortunately we have a fool as a president in Ghana. things will change when a wise person becomes president.”Cocoa price: Farmers call out President MahamaYEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Ghanaian cocoa farmer caused a frenzy after a video of him commenting on the new price trended online.He expressed disappointment in the government for what he believes was a meagre increase in the price of cocoa, with netizens commenting.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate! Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh. Source: YEN.com.gh
