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Strengthening Food Security in Ghana

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Category Factsheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Rice is an important food staple in Ghana and is consumed in almost every household. The country's production of rice satisfies between 30 and 40 percent of the demand, while the deficit is sourced through imports and makes up a significant proportion of the import bill. In order to reduce the amount of imported rice, it is critical that the rice industry increase yields, capacities and marketing skills of stakeholders and integration among rice farmers, processors and traders. This project aimed to strengthen these factors to significantly increase domestic production and improve food security in Ghana.

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