Question

Using an Agro-processing industry of your choice, discuss the importance of Agro-processing industries in development in Ghana. Your discussion should include the challenges and problems of the industry as well as policy interventions by government to address these challenges.

LENGTH AND FORMAT: The paper should be 5-7 pages in length, double spaced, and follow generally accepted APA referencing style. It should contain a bibliography, and references should be properly noted. You may reference economic texts, periodicals, speeches, or any other source as long as it is properly credited. However, original academic sources are always preferred to second or third-hand descriptions of the original work.

Answer 1

The government of Ghana encouraging processing of raw agricultural products for local and export markets.Most priority given to coco,pineapple,cashew,vegetables,and also sea foods Agro processing sector is women dominated.Agro based industries has a major role in poverty reduction and employment generation.It has a fundamental role in the creation of income and employment opportunities in Ghana.

Major constraints faced by Agro- processing industry in Ghana is under developed processing,inefficient technology,constraints in market access and lack of funding.Price instability low demand for products are the other challenges.

Ministry of food and finance and Government of Ghana implemented various initiatives for the promotion of agro processing industries.The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act 1994 provides incentives and benefits.Export development agriculture and investment Fund promote non traditional exports.Through country Programming Frame work (CPF,2018-2022) Food and agricultural organisation and Government of Ghana monitoring food and agriculture and nutrition.Government of Ghana seeking more more investment in agro processing industries and formulating industrial friendly environment.