Ghana Minister of Agriculture tours 5 regions to step up production in cashew and other crops

The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has began a six-day tour of five (5) regions across the country. The tour forms part of the government’s plans to increase production in six tree crops–cashew, coffee, rubber, shea butter, coconut, and palm oil. It was also to afford the minister the chance to see progress or otherwise of government’s flagship program—Planting for Food and Jobs. The four regions are Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions. Addressing journalists in Ahafo regional capital of Goaso which was his first port of call last Monday, Dr. Afriyie Akoto said the government has resolved to turn its attention to the cultivation of more tree crops to ensure that the country rakes in the full benefit. He said the government was determined to place much premium on six more tree crops production. Addressing journalists, the minister charged the District Director in charge of Asunafo South, Kofi Senti, to, as a matter of urgency, ...