Making the disclosure Friday,
This according to him is an opportunity for improvement in the cocoa sector, stressing that the leverage will share with the government and other Cocoa Farmers across the country.
"This means, there is a need for local farmers to produce more quality cocoa, so that they can benefit needed revenues," Urey told newsmen.
All finances, according to him, was made available by his company, by borrowing money, even though according to him, the government should have shouldered the responsibility.
"We will work with all the exporters and other stakeholders who would like to work with us," he said.
"In fact, in many instances, it is governments that undertakes such an effort as part of improving the enabling environments for farmers to improve their incomes and their lives," Urey noted.
Before the certification, Urey said the record had only shown that neighboring
He hopes, that the certification would improve
He said while organic Cocoa is largely cultivated in
Nevertheless, Urey noted that his company decided to secure short-term commercial loans at a high-interest rate to undertake this exercise and in-process differentiate itself from the competition and brand its export of cocoa as organically certified.
Listing a few benefits of attaining such certification in
Preparation to obtain organic certification entails training of farmers in good Agriculture practice and its post-harvest protocols for fermentation and drying, thus the quality of cocoa of the national reputation as a quality cocoa destination, Urey told newsmen.
"For farmer's benefits, it improved quality that leads to improved price and there, improved income for farmers. Besides the trend in the demand for organic Cocoa is on the rise. organic certification, therefore as a form of branding, makes sense to surpass the competition," he asserted.
In conclusion, Urey said the
He added: "What the government puts in this sector is what it will get out. The government must do more. It cannot afford to rely on donors' assistance to promote.
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