Ghana: Will cassava be able to replace cocoa?

Published 2023년 12월 19일

Tridge summary

Industry players in Ghana, including cassava farmers, processors, and investors, have generated conversations and feedback on the potential of cassava as a key contributor to the country's economic growth. Despite being a staple crop in Ghanaian households, cassava is often overlooked in favor of traditional agricultural giants like cocoa and gold, hindering its full potential for economic impact. Challenging issues such as access to machinery, technology, and investment hinder the growth of the cassava industry, but there is a call to action for collaborative efforts from the government, private sector, and agricultural stakeholders to unlock the full potential of cassava and contribute to agricultural excellence and economic prosperity in Ghana.
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Original content

Our earlier news story titled ‘Cassava – Ghana’s next gold mine’ has generated thoughtful conversations, with sound feedbacks, responses and submissions from industry players which includes cassava farmers, processors, academia, development agencies, investors, researchers, beginner agribusinesses, individuals who desire to explore opportunities within value added cassava, and many others. With this development, we decided to look at another phase and angle of the news story by engaging stakeholders to determine if they agree with our assertion that cassava is Ghana’s next gold mine. And with the necessary attention and focus for growth, cassava could indeed become Ghana’s next cocoa and gold mine. Cassava, despite its potential to significantly contribute to the country’s economic growth, often remains overshadowed by traditional agricultural giants like cocoa and gold. The staple consumed in many Ghanaian households, silently awaits its emergence as an economic powerhouse. ...
Source: Thebftonline

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