Ghana to establish cocoa production plant in Rwanda

Ghana is collaborating to establish a chocolate production plant in Rwanda to boost trade and investment between the two countries. As part of the partnership, Ghana will supply processed organic cocoa in a form of cocoa nibs or cocoa Liquor as shall be determined. Rwanda will also establish a formulation plant in Ghana for the production of organic pyrethrum-based pesticides for crop protection, veterinary use and public health. This will help cut on transportation costs and bring affordable organic products closer to Ghanaian farmers. Madam Ariella Kageruka, the Head of Tourism and Conversation Department, Rwanda Development Board disclosed this on Saturday as part of recommendations from Ghana-Rwanda familiarisation tours between the two countries. She said both countries have agreed to undertake collaborative research on pyrethrum and Cocoa to ensure greater yields to the benefit of farming communities in Rwanda and Ghana. "In order to facilitate easier access to Rwanda ...