I department of agricultural economics michael okpara university of agriculture, umudike, abia state. 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. Summary of market opportunities for cassavabased products in ghana 12. Dec 16, 2015 incomes from cassava production and postharvest processing of cassava represent around one fifth 22 percent of ghanas agricultural gdp. This is partly because the farmers lack the resources and knowledge to practice profitable and sustainable farming. Constraints and opportunities for small and medium scale. Utilization, storage and smallscale processing 285 local consumers farmers consumers wholesalers commission agents village traders country buyers cooking vendors retailers level age days discount farmer 2 3 3 25% 50% 70% country buyer 23 3 80% 90% wholesaler 23 3 75% 90% retailer 23 3 up to 50% negotiable fig. 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. The current status of mango farming business in ghana. 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. These process technologies have contributed to the reduction of postharvest losses in cassava production in ghana. Etiology, epidemiology, and control cassava munihor escuknra crante. Total demand in the mediumterm could be 10,000 mt of hqcf in ghana.
Nigeria is largest cassava producer in the world fao. Varieties the following varieties are recommended for their high yield and processing quality. Cassava can be processed into so many byproducts, but we will be concerned about garri. Pdf cassava cultivation, processing and potential uses. The estimated total land under cassava production is 900,000 hectares. 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. 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 market and value chain analysis ghana case study. Chagomoka t1, drescher a1, glaser r1, marschner b2, schlesinger j1, and g nyandoro3. There is also paucity of cassava production specialists, agribusiness experts, processing and, agromachinery experts to provide advice to.
In africa, mozambique was fifth in cassava production in 2010 with 5. Facts and figures from agricultural production in ghana is used to analyse. 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 production. It can be made into many different types of food including milk, flour and curd. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Site selection choose an accessible welldrained fertile soil. A comprehensive training module on competitive cassava. Most cassava species mature at about 12 months after planting. 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. Growing cassava iita ifad high quality cassava value. However, the productivity of the crop has been persistently low over the past years. Soybean is an excellent crop to raise on your farm soybean is very nutritious and is a good substitute for meat.
The work studied the economic analysis of cassava production. Mar 07, 2016 a moudle cassava farm in ghana being prepaid by sunkissed ghana ltd and powered by renaissance farms gh. Between 1985 and 1995, cassava production in ghana and in nigeria grew at. These constraints have contributed to keeping the aver age cassava yield in africa at 6. 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. Chapter 14 cassava utilization, storage and smallscale.
The purpose of the study was to identify the major characteristics and the perceived constraints and prospects of the mango farming business in ghana. Usaidghana country development cooperation strategy. This study takes into cognizance the value chain of mangoes from production to exports. Dec 12, 2016 impact of agribusiness management program on cassava production in ghana. 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. History of ghana gold coast british colony, history of ghana 19661979, elmina castle, ghana empire, ashanti empire, angloashanti. Although individual production is on a very small scale it is also extremely widespread. The crop is produced in 24 of the countrys 36 states. Production and area cropped to plantain have generally been increasing gradually in the regions of ghana since 2000 t ables 2 and 3. When intercropped with maize, plant cassava on the top and maize on the side of the ridge or mound. 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. News ghana is ghanas leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. The cassava system cropping guide is a practical 64 manual focusing on good agricultural practices for cassava production that promote integrated soil fertility management. Our producers must therefore be exposed to competitive cassava production techniques such as improved soil management practices.
This is because cassava has a high content of starch and the crop has substantial amounts of various. If you are considering beginning production and processing of your raw cassava start by reading. The eastern region has had the largest area put under plantain production in ghana since 1996 t able 3. Cassava manihot esculenta production is vital to the economy of nigeria as the country is the worlds largest producer of the commodity. Plywood despite reported declines in employment in the sector, overall the ghanaian plywood industry is well established with the majority of production destined for the west african market. Cassava production in other african countries, the democratic republic of the congo, ghana, madagascar, mozambique, tanzania and uganda appears small in comparison to nigeria. Fao nigeria cassava production is by far the largest in the world. 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. Recent developments in cassava processing, utilisation and marketing in ghana and lessons learned dr. Other markets include ghana and overseas markets including us and eu. Since then there has been a steady decline up until 2005.
Ghanas cassava in demand for commercial and industrial use. Prospects for food security and infant nutrition echebiri, r. It is the most extensively cultivated crop in the southern part of the country, it contributes largely to the countrys gross domestic production. With a production of 30,227,542 tons, thailand follows next. 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. Ghana 1 executive summary the global demand for cashew kernel has been growing at about 7% p. Drc, ghana and nigeria, most of them use only some and not all available or recently developed modern techniques that can increase. Soybean plants interact with bacteria in the soil to grow better.
Despite widespread subsistence cultivation of cassava, especially in africa, the crops derivatives have enormous potential for use in industrial processing. Cassava is one of the major stable foods in ghana as it supplies large quantities of calories in the diets of ghanaians. 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. In ghana, mango production is the major cash crop activity in the yilo krobo municipality. 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. The importance of cassava to many africans is epitomised in the ewe a language spoken in ghana, togo and benin name for the plant, agbeli, meaning there is life. It is hoped that this quality manual will guide the operations of small mediumscale enterprises. Cassava integrated value chain evans school of public. Indonesia 23,936,920 and brazil 21,484,218 rank third and fourth in the world in cassava production.
Domestic efforts to grow the agricultural sector have catalysed the. Cassava production and processing a publication by engineers without borders, cameroon isf cameroon and the technical centre for agricultural and rural cooperation cta. 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. In most cases, cassava production in ghana is done by smallscale farmers and the tubers can be boiled and fried to be consumed. Production methods rice production methods in ghana can be divided into three types. Economic analysis of production and marketing of cassava.
Impact of agribusiness management program on cassava. 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. Cassava production in the volta region records higher. Market opportunities for commercial cassava in ghana. 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. Cassava market and value chain analysis ghana case study final. Majority of people employed in the agricultural sector in ghana engage in cassava production or intercrop with cassava. The residue generated from cassava processing has a huge potential in biorefinery. This second editionhas been completely revised and updated, withnew chapter s and about 90. Nigeria, the democratic republic of congo, angola, ghana and mozambique. To carry out this study, five objectives were formulated and these were. Cassava production in nigeria is largely by subsistence farming and nigeria is currently the largest producer of cassava in the world. Pdf cassava cultivation, processing and potential uses in ghana.
The constraints to growth are well known, and include low productivity, poor quality and limited processing capacity. Cassava starch production in ghana has been successful over the years since many people depend on cassava roots as their main food. From 2009 to 2012, africa is forecast to increase production by an average of 7. Ghana cassava directory provides list of made in ghana cassava products supplied by reliable ghana cassava manufacturers, traders and companies. There is limited empirical information on the current status of the mango farming business to justify the growing interest in the crop. Vegetable farming project takes shape in ghana blue skies. Analysis of incentives and disincentives for cassava in ghana fao.
The purpose of this initiative is to supply the canteen with fresh and hygienic vegetables. 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. Ghana ranks among the top five cassava producers in africa with an annual average production of sixteen million metric tons. Cassava manihot esculenta is a popular crop grown in tropical regions. The efficiency is realized when the products are sold at prices higher than the production and distribution costs. This is followed by the ashanti, western, brong ahafo, central and the volta. Pdf input supply structure for yam production in ghana. Bank of ghana, research department, accra, ghana ebenezer. Ghana produces about 16 million metric tonnes of cassava of which an estimate of about 11 million tonnes is available for human consumption. Cassava manihot esculenta crantz is the fourth supplier of dietary energy in. Impact of agribusiness management program on cassava production in ghana.
The study covered ihiala local government area of anambra state. Economic importance of cassava production in nigeria. Greenhouse revolution to attract youth into agriculture. Euphorbiaceae is the only species in its genus that is cultivated as a food crop. Socioeconomic importance of plantain cultivation in ghana. The country has a longstanding highquality cassava flour hqcf production industry. Cassava accounts for a daily caloric intake of 30 percent in ghana and is grown by nearly every farming family. High quality dried cassava chips with less than 15 moisture content and 70% starch content. Feb 28, 2014 largest cassava farming with processing and modern agriculture in africa, niji farms duration.
I was engaged in csirfood research institute in 2012 to manage the business aspects of one of their flagship projects cassava adding value to africa cava. 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. 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. Ghana cassava products supplied by reliable ghana cassava manufacturers and cassava suppliers made in ghana. In ghana, over 70% of farmers engage in cassava production, and the sector contributes to about 22% of agricultural gdp. 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.
Production is not complete until the product gets to the hands of the final consumer by marketing afolabi, 2009. No relevant specific policy intervention was implemented in ghana apart from the. Growing cassava iita ifad high quality cassava value chain. Largest cassava farming with processing and modern agriculture in africa, niji farms duration. Cassava is one of the commonest food staple crops in ghana.
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