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Ghana: Ginger

Overview of Ginger Sector Ginger, ( Zingiber officinale ) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root is widely used as spice and a folk medicine because its distinct sharp and hot flavour due to an oil substance called gingerol. It is an excellent source of dietary fibre, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and selenium. Being aromatic and pungent, ginger adds a distinctive flavour to several food products and has been used as a common ingredient for centuries. Ginger can be processed into different versions such as paste, oil and powder. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems (false stems made of the rolled bases of leaves) about a metre tall bearing narrow leaf blades. The inflorescences bear pale yellow with purple flowers and arise directly from the rhizome on separate shoots. Ginger is in the family Zingiberaceae, to which also belong turmeric ( Curcuma longa ), cardamom ( Elettaria cardamomum ), and galang...

Ghana: Cocoa

Cocoa Summary Fact Sheet Production Ideal Production Regions Eastern Ashanti Central Western Western North Ahafo Bono Oti and Volta Total Area Under Under Cultivation 2.6 Million Ha Ghana's Production Share in Global Production Fluctuates annually between 20% and 30%. Cropping Cycle 1 - 4 years – Juvenile stage 5 to 30 years productive stage Hybrids produce early from 3 years Major harvest season: October to March Minor harvest season: May to July Planting Time May to July (Transplanting should be done in the middle of the rainy season or when rainfall is expected to ensure optimum seedling survival). Planting Distance 3 m x 3 m Spacing (10 ft x 10 ft). In some areas it is 2.5 by 2.5m. Most smallholder farmers plant at stake or direct seeding (atodwε) Plant Density 1,111 trees using 3 m x 3 m per Ha Productive Years From 5 to 30 years Economic pods from 5 years. Hybrids produce early from 3 years. Peak production period ...

Ghana: Maize

General Overview of Maize Production Maize ( Zea mays L. ) is a major staple food crop in West Africa and plays a fundamental role as a food security crop. Although a major staple in Ghana and contributing significantly to consumer diets, its yield of 2.53 Mt/ha ( SRID,2021 ) is below the national yield potential of the crop of more than 5 t/ha for Open Pollinated Varieties and 8-10t/ha for hybrid. This low yield is attributed to low adoption of new technologies, the availability of very few high yielding hybrids on the market, and low use of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers. The average annual national production is estimated to be 3.03 million Mt (2020), with approximately 2.35 million Mt consumed as food, 879,940 Mt consumed by the livestock and poultry sectors (primarily yellow maize), the processed food and beverage industry, and 29,568 Mt used as seed stock. In maize production, hybrids are known to perform better than Open-Pollinated Varieties (OPV) or landraces. Hy...

Ghana: Coffee

General Overview of Coffee Industry Introduction and Background Coffee (Coffea) is the major genus of the Rubiaceae family, which includes well over 500 genera and over 6,000 species. The genus Cofea comprises numerous species. Only two species, commonly known as Arabica and Robusta (Canephora), are of real commercial importance and account for the majority of coffee consumed worldwide. Due to its responsiveness to varying climatic conditions, the robusta is the most favourable for the West African sub region and more especially Ghana. Robusta is grown at lower altitudes and is hardier. It typically yields lower quality, much of which is used to produce soluble coffee. Generally, the world’s biggest Robusta buyers are major roasters and manufacturers. It is used in a variety of caffeinated products, including capsules, blends and energy drinks. Robusta producers have been experimenting with quality development, achieving some significant results in improving the cup profile....

Ghana: Sheep and Goats

Sheep & Goats Summary Fact Sheet Production National output (2016 to 2019) Mutton : 21,349 Mt (2016) 26,134 Mt (2017) 26,716 Mt (2018) 23,999 Mt (2019) 24,948 Mt (2020) Chevon : 26,285 Mt (2016) 27,889 Mt (2017) 28,727 Mt (2018) 30,278 Mt (2019) 31,902 Mt (2020) Source: Agricultural Facts & Figures – SRID/MoFA Total Population National (2016 to 2019) Sheep : 1,744,000 (2016) 4,978,000 (2017) 5,102,000 (2018) 5,333,000 (2019) 5,544,000 (2020) Goats : 6,740,000 (2016) 7,151,000 (2017) 7,366,000 (2018) 7,764,000 (2019) 8,180,000 (2020) Source: Agricultural Facts & Figures – SRID - MoFA Production Cycle Sheep Gestation: 155 days Weaning: 3 months Ready for sale: 10 – 12 months Goat: Gestation: 145 days Weaning: 3 months Ready for sale: 10 – 12 months Suitable Time to Raise the Animal All Year Round Space Allowance (Stock Density) per Animal Cemented floor Bred Ewe/Nanny: 1.1 – 1.5 m 2 (12-16 ft 2 ) Ewe/Nanny with Lambs / Kids: 1.5 ...

Ghana: Cashew

General Overview of Cashew Production Cashew ( Anacardium occidentale L. ) consists of the nut and peduncle. Separation of the nut from the apple results in two unique products. In general, fresh cashew for consumption last for only 24 -48 hours at room temperature. About 90% of the harvestable product from the cashew tree is lost through wasted cashew apples. The complete development of cashew fruit (cashew nut + apple) from flowering to physiological maturity takes about 70 to 90 days. The cashew tree grows in tropical climates with an annual rainfall ranging from 400 to 4,000 mm, and it grows from sea level to an altitude of 1,000 m. The Cashew is cultivated primarily in India, Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, Benin, Brazil and other countries in East and West Central Africa and South East Asia. Plantings have also been established in South Africa and Australia. World production of cashews currently ranges between 720,000 and 790,000 metric tons (kernel basis) per ye...

Ghana: Soya

General Overview of Soya Bean Production Soya bean is a relatively new crop in Ghana compared to other legume crops like cowpea and groundnuts. It can be grown successfully in most parts of the country. Most of the soya bean produced in Ghana is by small-scale farmers who cultivate between 0.25 ha and 2.0 ha each, without added inputs like fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides or insecticides. Most of these farmers prepare their land manually though a few that have access to tractors and animal traction do use them for land preparation. Farmers sell most of their produce, use some at home and keep the rest for planting in the next season. The cost of producing soya bean is about the lowest among most crops grown in Ghana today since very little inputs are required. More farmers have therefore taken to soya bean cultivation as an income-generating activity. Soya bean is a leguminous crop and can fix atmospheric nitrogen for its own use and even leave some for the use by the succeeding cro...

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