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We Are Confident Of Positive Outcome Of Mass Pruning — COCOBOD

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COCOBOD COFIDENT OF POSITVE OUTCOME OF MASS PRUNING

Dr. Emmanuel Agyemang Dwomoh, Deputy Chief Executive In-Charge of Agronomy and Quality Control has expressed confidence in the positive outcome of Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) motorized mass national pruning exercise across all cocoa regions. Dr. Agyemang Dwomoh made the observation when he toured all the eleven districts of the Western South Cocoa region to inspect the progress of work on the exercise and to interact with the pruning volunteers and farmers.

He described the work done so far by the volunteers using motorized pruners on cocoa farms as novel and a major step in ridding cocoa farms of mistletoes and excessive canopies which are inimical to maintaining good cocoa health. ‘When we remove excess branches, canopies and parasitic plants, it results in aeration of the farms and improves penetration of sunlight to induce flower formation for high yield’, adding that maintaining same farm sizes without expanding them which is referred to as vertical progression, and rather observing Good Agronomic Practices (GAPs) of which pruning is key increases yields.

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He noted that some farmers increased their yields from 3 bags per acre to as much as 13 bags on the same piece of land having effectively done pruning and implemented the associated cultural practices.

He maintained that, COCOBOD’s introduction of motorized pruners which also work as slashers aims at making the work of cocoa farmers less labour intensive and exciting. In addition, Ghana Cocoa Board is providing fuel for the operation of the machines. He entreated the farmers to join farmer co-operatives in order to access these machines and cocoa inputs.

Dr. Dwomoh implored the farmers to consider cocoa farming ventures as business so as to attach the necessary importance and make investments into them for sustainability and profitability. He said government was particularly interested in cocoa farming and was ready to buy all cocoa beans produced by farmers.

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Nana Johnson Mensah, Western South Regional Chief Farmer and member of the Board of Directors for COCOBOD who accompanied Dr. Dwomoh and his team on the tour, encouraged cocoa farmers to handle the motorized pruners/slashers provided by COCOBOD according to the operating manual to make the machines last. ‘Find means of buying some of the machines on your own to augment what has been provided to enhance your work’, he said.

Describing COCOBOD’s efforts at creating a data base of farmers in order to serve them better, Dr. Emmanuel Nii Tackie-Otoo, Executive Director of Cocoa and Extension Division (CHED) stated that a new programme called the Cocoa Management System (CMS) is being rolled out. The system when completed will offer detailed information on cocoa farmers and would make way for easy planning and offering support to them.

Dr. Tackie-Otoo encouraged farmers to provide accurate information to officials who come to conduct the exercise to ensure that information gathered would be a true reflection of the farmers’ background. ‘This system will eliminate many of your challenges as cocoa farmers and save you the risk of being attacked when suspected of keeping huge sums of money after cocoa sales with the use of electronic payment system’, adding that, ‘this will enhance COCOBOD’s dealings  with farmers and other cocoa stakeholders’.

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He further advised the farmers to fully observe the safety protocols of corona virus in the discharge of their duties to prevent being infected. He said constant washing of hands with soap under running water was key as well as maintaining social distancing when undertaking any of their activities such as pod breaking which is communal.

Mr. Samuel Asare Ankamah, Western South Regional Manager of CHED who conducted Dr. Agyemang Dwomoh and his team round called on the District Officers and Community Extension Agents (CEAs) to constantly interact with their farmers according to laid down procedures to address farmers concerns promptly or report to the regional office to be redress.

 

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Source: COCOBOD 

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E-Clinic Africa and Lisbon Odame Have Officially Launched Their Digital Growth Partnership.

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Digitization in the health sector is advancing rapidly in today’s world, contributing to the enhancement of quality healthcare. Recently, Mr. Odame Lisbon, a digital entrepreneur, has been appointed as an Ambassador for E-Clinic Africa. The virtual care journey with E-Clinic Africa is focused on prioritizing good and quality healthcare in Africa.

E-Clinic Africa is recognized for its mobile app, a free secure messaging and video calling platform that enables patients in Africa to connect with expert healthcare professionals worldwide. The E-Clinic Africa mobile app aims to offer a safe and secure environment for healthcare professionals to interact with their patients from the comfort of their homes while ensuring that every African can access quality healthcare services effortlessly.

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With the E-Clinic Africa mobile app, you can receive valuable health-related guidance and address your concerns through unlimited messaging with dedicated doctors. Mr. Odame, in collaboration with E-Clinic Africa, will actively promote well-managed healthcare in Ghana and across Africa.

In his social media announcement, Mr. Odame expressed, “I am excited to officially share with you all my partnership, a virtual care journey with E-Clinic Africa aimed at emphasizing the importance of good and quality healthcare in Africa. Through what I term ‘SAY IT ALL,’ I will regularly discuss with you the significance of prioritizing your health and the genuine essence of convenience in quality healthcare provided by E-Clinic Africa.”

This ambassadorial appointment aims to extend top-notch healthcare to every part of Africa, enabling millions in smaller towns and cities to access the same quality of healthcare as those in major cities across developing and under-developed countries in Africa. The brand is elevating the healthcare system by granting access to quality medical care and medication delivery from specialized doctors throughout rural and urban areas in Africa.

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Wherever you find yourself, no matter how hectic life becomes, you can have a chat with our friendly and knowledgeable doctors through video calls at your convenience. If you prefer a face-to-face consultation, you can visit E-Clinic Africa located at North Legon, Agboba Road, near Wisconsin University.

Odame is encouraging all Ghanaians and members of the African community to download the E-Clinic Africa App, Sign Up/Subscribe (on IOS and Android), and take advantage of this excellent opportunity for quality healthcare.
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