• sakee chekku oil mill groundnut oil production line in Ghana
  • sakee chekku oil mill groundnut oil production line in Ghana
  • sakee chekku oil mill groundnut oil production line in Ghana
  • sakee chekku oil mill groundnut oil production line in Ghana
  • Why is groundnut a staple food in Ghana?
  • Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important oilseed crops, by virtue of its contribution to satisfying the protein needs of many households who cannot afford animal protein. It is a staple food crop in Northern Ghana and is the core ingredient of many local food recipes.
  • How much groundnut is produced in Ghana?
  • The production levels of groundnut in Ghana have not been consistent; however, there is an indication of increasing production particularly in Northern Ghana. Output of groundnut in these regions increased from 150,000MT to 193,000MT in the 1990s. Since 2004, production has been between 400,000 – 450,000 MT (Technoserve, 2009).
  • What is groundnut value chain?
  • Performance of Groundnut Value Chain Groundnut, an important cash crop, is an annual legume. Its seeds are a rich source of edible oil (43-55%) and protein (25-28%). About two thirds of world production is crushed for oil and the remaining one third is consumed as food.
  • Why is groundnut oil so popular in Africa?
  • In Africa, population growth has been the primary factor. Another important factor has been substitutability. Groundnut oil competes directly with oil from soybeans, sunflower, palm and cotton oil, among others. Groundnut meal must compete with meal from these oilseeds and also with cereal-based products such as gluten.
  • Who wrote the report 'groundnuts value chain analysis in Ghana' 2020?
  • This document is based on the report “Groundnuts Value Chain Analysis in Ghana” 2020, by Ulrich Kleih (NRI), Simona Bosco, Ravinder Kumar (NRI), Joseph Apeeliga, Baqir Lalani (NRI) and Seth Yawlui. Only the original report binds the authors.
  • Why is groundnut considered a woman's crop in Ghana?
  • It is estimated that more than 70% of farmers in the three northern regions of Ghana cultivate groundnuts and together account for over 85% of the national output 5. In Ghana, as in the rest of West Africa, groundnut is termed as the woman’s crop due to the major roles women play in its production, marketing and processing.