Recent developments in cassava processing, utilisation and marketing in ghana and lessons learned dr. Total demand in the mediumterm could be 10,000 mt of hqcf in ghana. The purpose of the study was to identify the major characteristics and the perceived constraints and prospects of the mango farming business in ghana. The study covered ihiala local government area of anambra state. Usaidghana country development cooperation strategy 1 development context ghanas economic progress over the last 20 years has been laudable. Production methods rice production methods in ghana can be divided into three types. Cassava integrated value chain evans school of public. In 1999, nigeria produced 33 million tonnes, while a decade later, it produced approximately 45 million tonnes, which is almost 19% of production in the world. In 1999, nigeria produced 33 million tonnes, while a decade later, it produced approximately 45 million tonnes, which is almost 19% of production in the. In ghana, until the drought which occurred in the early 1980s and resulted in the failure of food crops except cassava, government agricultural policies emphasized large scale production of grains by the public sector and neglected cassava as an inferior food whose consumption was destined to decline as incomes. Pdf input supply structure for yam production in ghana. It is widely observed that in forest zones, cassava has become a key substitute for plantain in the preparation of fufu which is a key staple in many communities in the forest belt. Cassava production in nigeria is largely by subsistence farming and nigeria is currently the largest producer of cassava in the world.
Cassava starch production in ghana has been successful over the years since many people depend on cassava roots as their main food. Although a perennial plant, cassava is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. In most cases, cassava production in ghana is done by smallscale farmers and the tubers can be boiled and fried to be consumed. Nanam dziedzoave food research institute, accra, ghana paper presented at the expert consultation meeting held at the natural resources institute, university of greenwich, united kingdom on 11 and 12 december, 2008 1. Cassava manihot esculenta crantz is the fourth supplier of dietary energy in.
Production and area cropped to plantain have generally been increasing gradually in the regions of ghana since 2000 t ables 2 and 3. Cassava is one of the major stable foods in ghana as it supplies large quantities of calories in the diets of ghanaians. Ghana cassava directory provides list of made in ghana cassava products supplied by reliable ghana cassava manufacturers, traders and companies. Site selection choose an accessible welldrained fertile soil. However, the productivity of the crop has been persistently low over the past years. Cassava is one of the leading tuber crops that offers the highest production of food energy and is a staple food for millions of households across the globe. Economic importance of cassava production in nigeria.
Cassava production and processing a publication by engineers without borders, cameroon isf cameroon and the technical centre for agricultural and rural cooperation cta. In ghana, mango production is the major cash crop activity in the yilo krobo municipality. Cassava manihot esculenta is a popular crop grown in tropical regions. Dec 12, 2016 impact of agribusiness management program on cassava production in ghana. News ghana is ghanas leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. There is limited empirical information on the current status of the mango farming business to justify the growing interest in the crop. There is also paucity of cassava production specialists, agribusiness experts, processing and, agromachinery experts to provide advice to.
Most cassava species mature at about 12 months after planting. The cassava system cropping guide is a practical 64 manual focusing on good agricultural practices for cassava production that promote integrated soil fertility management. Soybean plants interact with bacteria in the soil to grow better. Cassava manihot esculenta production is vital to the economy of nigeria as the country is the worlds largest producer of the commodity. This study takes into cognizance the value chain of mangoes from production to exports.
Soybean is an excellent crop to raise on your farm soybean is very nutritious and is a good substitute for meat. Prospects for food security and infant nutrition echebiri, r. When intercropped with maize, plant cassava on the top and maize on the side of the ridge or mound. Although individual production is on a very small scale it is also extremely widespread. Nigeria, the democratic republic of congo, angola, ghana and mozambique. Socioeconomic importance of plantain cultivation in ghana. Apr 14, 2016 thanks to perpetual ofasi, blue skies ghana for the report and the photos at the beginning of the year a vegetable farm was started by blue skies at the dam site. From 2009 to 2012, africa is forecast to increase production by an average of 7. In ghana, over 70% of farmers engage in cassava production, and the sector contributes to about 22% of agricultural gdp. It is widely observed that in forest zones, cassava has become a key substitute for plantain in the preparation of fufu which is a key staple in many. Characteristics, benefits and risks demand was high and it eventually ran out of print but the research resulted in many new studies that have improved our knowledge of the subject.
To carry out this study, five objectives were formulated and these were. I department of agricultural economics michael okpara university of agriculture, umudike, abia state. Bank of ghana, research department, accra, ghana ebenezer. These constraints have contributed to keeping the aver age cassava yield in africa at 6. Etiology, epidemiology, and control cassava munihor escuknra crante. Drc, ghana and nigeria, most of them use only some and not all available or recently developed modern techniques that can increase. Other markets include ghana and overseas markets including us and eu. Ghana cassava products supplied by reliable ghana cassava manufacturers and cassava suppliers made in ghana. The country has a longstanding highquality cassava flour hqcf production industry. Ghana ranks among the top five cassava producers in africa with an annual average production of sixteen million metric tons. Cassava accounts for a daily caloric intake of 30 percent in ghana and is grown by nearly every farming family. It can be made into many different types of food including milk, flour and curd. Ghana 1 executive summary the global demand for cashew kernel has been growing at about 7% p.
Since then there has been a steady decline up until 2005. The current status of mango farming business in ghana. This is because cassava has a high content of starch and the crop has substantial amounts of various. A comprehensive training module on competitive cassava production. Cassava is a major crop in the farming systems of ghana. History of ghana 19661979 elmina castle ghana empire ashanti empire angloashanti wars john kufuor osei kofi tutu i kofi abrefa busia ignatius kutu acheampong history of ghana page 1 14 20 25 31 45 49 54 57 60. It is the most extensively cultivated crop in the southern part of the country, it contributes largely to the countrys gross domestic production. Greenhouse revolution to attract youth into agriculture.
Ghanas cassava in demand for commercial and industrial use. Chagomoka t1, drescher a1, glaser r1, marschner b2, schlesinger j1, and g nyandoro3. The residue generated from cassava processing has a huge potential in biorefinery. Pdf cassava cultivation, processing and potential uses. Between 1985 and 1995, cassava production in ghana and in nigeria grew at. The crop is produced in 24 of the countrys 36 states. Cassava production in the volta region records higher. Constraints and opportunities for small and medium scale.
Food research institute, ghana, the international institute for tropical agriculture iita, and the integrated productivity development center inprodec, ghana, for releasing their staff to assist in the production of this manual. With a production of 30,227,542 tons, thailand follows next. High quality dried cassava chips with less than 15 moisture content and 70% starch content. Dec 16, 2015 incomes from cassava production and postharvest processing of cassava represent around one fifth 22 percent of ghanas agricultural gdp. Feb 28, 2014 largest cassava farming with processing and modern agriculture in africa, niji farms duration. Majority of people employed in the agricultural sector in ghana engage in cassava production or intercrop with cassava. The state startup financier is establishing the 75unit greenhouse agriculture estate as an incubator to train young people and a hub for vegetable production to feed accra, where urban. History of ghana gold coast british colony, history of ghana 19661979, elmina castle, ghana empire, ashanti empire, angloashanti. Cassava is one of the commonest food staple crops in ghana. Weed control practices in cassava production 9 common weeds found on cassava farms when and how control weed chemical control weed control groups highlights costeffective mechanization in cassava production 12 introduction operations available machines for commercial to smallto mediumscale cassava production highlights harvesting 16 when to. The worlds largest producer of cassava is nigeria with a production of 47,406,770 tons in 20. The estimated total land under cassava production is 900,000 hectares. Economic growth has averaged more than six percent each year and the country is among the few in africa expected to meet the millennium development goal mdg of halving the poverty rate by 2015.
Growing cassava iita ifad high quality cassava value. Its growing importance is seen in the way it is increasingly being used as a substitute for a variety of cooked food meals in ghana. Market opportunities for commercial cassava in ghana. The purpose of this initiative is to supply the canteen with fresh and hygienic vegetables. Production constraints the constraints on cassava production in africa include diseases, pests, weeds, soil and agronomic factors, and socioeconomic factors. A comprehensive training module on competitive cassava. Largest cassava farming with processing and modern agriculture in africa, niji farms duration. Chapter 14 cassava utilization, storage and smallscale. It is hoped that this quality manual will guide the operations of small mediumscale enterprises.
These process technologies have contributed to the reduction of postharvest losses in cassava production in ghana. Thanks to perpetual ofasi, blue skies ghana for the report and the photos at the beginning of the year a vegetable farm was started by blue skies at the dam site. Euphorbiaceae is the only species in its genus that is cultivated as a food crop. Indonesia 23,936,920 and brazil 21,484,218 rank third and fourth in the world in cassava production. Cassava can be processed into so many byproducts, but we will be concerned about garri. Usaidghana country development cooperation strategy. Cassava production in other african countries, the democratic republic of the congo, ghana, madagascar, mozambique, tanzania and uganda appears small in comparison to nigeria. Efficient marketing system stimulates agricultural production awoyinka and ikpi, 2005. If you are considering beginning production and processing of your raw cassava start by reading. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996.
Domestic efforts to grow the agricultural sector have catalysed the. Despite widespread subsistence cultivation of cassava, especially in africa, the crops derivatives have enormous potential for use in industrial processing. The work studied the economic analysis of cassava production. No relevant specific policy intervention was implemented in ghana apart from the. Ghana produces about 16 million metric tonnes of cassava of which an estimate of about 11 million tonnes is available for human consumption. The project supports existing cassava value chains and the development of new value chains for high quality cassava flour hqcf, in order to create income opportunities for smallholders through value addition. Pdf cassava cultivation, processing and potential uses in ghana. It is a main source of carbohydrates to meet the dietary requirement needs and a regular source of income for most rural dwellers and contributes substantially 22 percent to the agricultural gross domestic product agdp. Analysis of incentives and disincentives for cassava in ghana fao. Growing cassava iita ifad high quality cassava value chain. Production of cassava in africa, asia and the americas, and in selected countries in 1995 production million tons yield tonha area harvested thousand ha world 165. This is partly because the farmers lack the resources and knowledge to practice profitable and sustainable farming. Cassava market and value chain analysis ghana case study final. The eastern region has had the largest area put under plantain production in ghana since 1996 t able 3.
Impact of agribusiness management program on cassava. Fao nigeria cassava production is by far the largest in the world. In africa, mozambique was fifth in cassava production in 2010 with 5. Our producers must therefore be exposed to competitive cassava production techniques such as improved soil management practices. Production is not complete until the product gets to the hands of the final consumer by marketing afolabi, 2009. Mar 07, 2016 a moudle cassava farm in ghana being prepaid by sunkissed ghana ltd and powered by renaissance farms gh. This is followed by the ashanti, western, brong ahafo, central and the volta. The efficiency is realized when the products are sold at prices higher than the production and distribution costs. Cassava market and value chain analysis ghana case study. Nigeria is largest cassava producer in the world fao.
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