By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has reached a major consensus with key industry stakeholders on the minimum farmgate price of fresh mangoes for the 2025 minor season.
At a stakeholder engagement involving the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) and the National Mango Growers Association (NMGA), participants settled on a minimum producer price of GHS 4.18 per kilogram, a move expected to stabilise the market and ensure equitable returns for farmers.
The meeting, convened under the leadership of TCDA CEO, Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, was held to provide a collaborative platform for addressing long-standing concerns over pricing, farmer welfare, and value chain fairness.
Joining the session virtually, Dr. Okrah reaffirmed the Authority’s regulatory mandate and stressed TCDA’s commitment to promoting sustainable growth within Ghana’s mango industry. He noted that a transparent pricing structure is essential for safeguarding farmer livelihoods while ensuring competitiveness for exporters and processors.
Representatives from FAGE and NMGA described the agreed price as a positive step toward strengthening trust and cooperation among industry actors. They emphasised that setting a clear benchmark ahead of the season provides certainty for planning, production, and export operations.
The engagement forms part of TCDA’s broader efforts to streamline value chain governance across the tree crops sector, ensuring farmers earn fair value while supporting Ghana’s position as a key player in the global mango market.
