COCOBOD Reportedly Introduces Digital Tracking System To Curb Fertilizer Smuggling And Diversion

According to a report by UTV Ghana today being Saturday, November 7, 2026, Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has announced the introduction of an enhanced digital tracking system aimed at improving the monitoring and distribution of fertilisers across the country.

The new system is expected to provide a more effective way of tracking fertiliser supplies from warehouses to the farms of intended beneficiaries. The initiative is designed to strengthen transparency, improve accountability and ensure that agricultural inputs reach the farmers who genuinely need them.

According to the announcement, the digital tracking system will monitor the movement of fertilisers throughout the distribution process, making it easier for authorities to identify where supplies are coming from and their final destinations.

This is expected to reduce the possibility of diversion, mismanagement and other challenges that have sometimes affected the distribution of agricultural inputs.

The system will also help improve supervision by providing relevant authorities with better information about the availability and movement of fertilisers. Through the enhanced monitoring process, officials will be in a stronger position to identify distribution challenges and take the necessary steps to address them.

The introduction of the technology is expected to benefit farmers by promoting a more organised and reliable distribution process. It could also help ensure that agricultural inputs are delivered to beneficiary farms in a timely manner, allowing farmers to plan their activities more effectively.

Fertiliser remains an important input in agricultural production, as it supports soil fertility and contributes to improved crop yields.

The announcement forms part of efforts to strengthen the management of agricultural resources through technology and improved monitoring.

If effectively implemented, the enhanced digital tracking system could help build greater confidence in fertiliser distribution while supporting farmers and improving accountability across the agricultural supply chain.

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