COCOBOD Certification

COCOBOD is Ghana’s autonomous body responsible for facilitating, processing, and marketing cocoa, one of the country’s most valuable export commodities. As the second-largest cocoa producer globally, Ghana upholds strict standards for all agricultural inputs in cocoa production. To be approved for use in cocoa farming, every input must pass through a certification process by COCOBOD’s research arm, the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG). The certification process can take up to 2 years, during which time researchers examine the product's quality, safety, and efficacy. Without this certification, our organic fertilizer - or any other agricultural product - cannot be used in cocoa production in Ghana. 

We are proud to announce that Asase Gyefo Premium Organic Fertilizer has been officially certified by COCOBOD!

Building trust in the cocoa sector with COCOBOD

The certification confirms that Asase Gyefo meets COCOBOD’s standards of quality, safety, and efficacy. More importantly, it signals trust and credibility to cocoa farmers, cooperatives, and other agricultural stakeholders. The potential for market expansion of our organic fertilizer also continues to grow. Asase Gyefo now has formal access to Ghana’s extensive cocoa industry, including large-scale cocoa farmers. Safisana’s Commercial Manager, Solomon Tweneboah, notes: “This certification is a great step forward, not just for Safisana, but for cocoa farmers across Ghana. It opens the door for us to support more farmers with a product that’s not only effective but also sustainable. Asase Gyefo Organic Fertilizer gives farmers the confidence to grow more and increase yield while protecting the land that sustains them.”

Promoting sustainable cocoa production

Secondly, the certification also supports our mission to promote sustainable farming by increasing access for cocoa farmers who seek sustainable alternatives to chemical fertilizers. Moreover, Asase Gyefo offers cocoa farmers a safe, organic solution that improves soil health, increases long-term productivity, and protects the environment.  This aligns with COCOBOD and the national efforts to promote sustainable farming in Ghana.

Asase Gyefo - Saviour of the Land

With the consequences of climate change, the environmental conditions are becoming more unpredictable. Whereas a decade ago, farmers could expect enough rain during a rainy season, the rainy season is now inconsistent. Yet, rainfall is one of the most important elements for cocoa to grow. Cocoa growth is important to ensure both the farmer's livelihood and the nation's income. 

Asase Gyefo Organic Premium Fertilizer helps cocoa thrive even during dry periods. Incorporating Asase Gyefo into the soil improves its water retention. In field trials, it has demonstrated up to 20% more yield, translating into a higher income for farmers. Our locally produced organic fertilizer poses environmental and socioeconomic benefits for cocoa farmers and Ghana.

Interested? You can purchase our Organic Fertilizer at any of our sales points throughout the country. Find your nearest sales point here.

For more information, contact us! +233 (0) 30 297 2380, +233 (0) 544 377 746, or check out the website.

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