Ghana Cocoa Farmers Reject New 'Punitive' Land Conversion Law Ghana's cocoa industry is the backbone of its economy, accounting for roughly a third of the country's export revenue and providing livelihoods for millions of small scale farmers.
Climate change, land degradation, and market fluctuations have been taking a toll on the sector.
The new land conversion law, passed by Ghana's parliament last year, aims to boost agricultural productivity and increase food security.