The purpose of this study was to analyze whether farmers in the northern sector of ghana have a comparative advantage in. Hard wheat classes comprise about 70 percent of ghanas imports and the remaining 30 percent is soft wheat. Maize accounts for 50% of the total cereal production in ghana. Maize is the most important cereal crop produced in ghana and it is also the most. Maize production, economic analysis, peasant farmers. Observed and adjusted price gaps at farm gate for maize in ghana. Maize milling business plan sample imvubu holdings. The maize supply in ghana has been increasing steadily over the past few years with an average supply at 1. Growing maize in nigeria united states agency for international development aid. This technical note is an attempt to describe the market incentives and disincentives for maize in ghana. The market for maize, rice, soy, and warehousing in northern. Pdf technical efficiency of maize production in northern ghana.
Growing maize can earn you good money considering that demand for the product is always high. Agricultural production survey for the northern regions of ghana. Ghana will need to import 267,000 metric tons of maize in 2015 to meet domestic demand. Maize remains a key food crop in africa, latin america and asia where it is primarily used as human food. The efficiency of a sample of maize, rice, and soybean growers from four districts of ghana is analyzed using dea, while profit maximizing groups of farmers were also identified. Maize stalks are also used as fuel wood and for construction purposes. May 20, 2019 however, despite the good availabilities, prices of maize increased in april due to strong demand from traders and institutions for restocking, households for consumption and industries for animal feed production. Executive summary a business concept imvubu holdings, ltd is proposing a maize mill to service the remote siavonga district of zambia. This was made known in tamale during the launch of masara narziki farmers association mafa. The state of agriculture in ghana karl pauw towards agricultural innovation in ghana. Pdf recommended production practices for maize in ghana. However, despite the good availabilities, prices of maize increased in april due to strong demand from traders and institutions for restocking, households for consumption and industries for animal feed production. Ghana consumes 40 million bags of maize annually md of. Comparative advantage and factors affecting maize production.
It comes after wheat and rice in terms of world importance. The main factors found to have impeding effect on maize production in ghana include. Technical efficiency of maize production in northern ghana article pdf available in african journal of agricultural research 843. However, human consumption is competing with the poultry industry and to a lesser extent the livestock industry. Land preparation use any method mechanical, chemical and manual that can adequately remove weeds and keep the soil loose for good seedbed. An overview of cultivation to processing abstract maize zea mays l. Cocoa, oil palm, rubber and citrus constitute the major cash crops. Ghanas annual maize consumption is about 40 million bags despite the structural shortage of the crop.
Analysis of price incentives for maize in ghana 200520. Maize area and production trends in ghana 19902010. Maize average yield registered by the ministry of agriculture in 20 was 1. Analysis of incentives and disincentives for maize in ghana. Its production is essentially performed by smallholder farmers under traditional tillage and rain. Certified maize production increased from 317 tonnes in 1990. Coastal savannah zone, forest zone, transition zone and guinea savannah zone. The note is a technical document and serves as input for the mafap country report. Fullfat soy flour soy grits soybean paste soymilk maize soy blends household techniques involve the use of available equipment and facilities processing parameters effective in producing high quality intermediate products based on which various recipes are developed household utilization in ghana. Maize is the most important staple crop in ghana and accounts for more than 50 percent of total. Crops primary, fibre crops crop statistics are recorded for 173 products, covering the following categories. The bulk of maize produced goes into food consumption and it is certainly the most important crop for food security. Introduction maize is a tropical grass that is well adapted to many climates and hence has wideranging maturities from 70 days to 210 days.
Local tilapia production expanded 25fold in a decade, but fish varieties and feed costs lead to price increases and lack of demand ragasa et al. The crop is produced in all the five agroecologies, characterised by significant climatic variations with frequent. A case study of the ghana grains development project michael l. The market for maize, rice, soy, and warehousing in. Maize production in ghana for beginners if interested, this guide will be very useful when starting from scratch.
Icsnigeria commercial crop production guide series. Some domestic commercial production will successfully compete with these. More farmers are interested in growing maize hence the need for useful resources on its production. Dec 12, 2017 maize production in ghana is currently facing 80 per cent average yield gap, a situation threatening food security, the institute of statistical, social and economic research isser of the university of ghana has said. Maize is the most important staple crop in ghana and accounts for more than 50 percent of total cereal production in the country. Number of training workshops conducted for actors along the value chain. Strong economic growth projected, high food inflation. Karl pauw towards agricultural innovation in ghana. Pam were acquired from documents and reports from the ministry of trade and industry. With such a huge demand for maize it is important therefore to understand how best to produce this much needed product. The ghana grains partnership ggp is an innovative example of a scalable model for improving agricultural productivity and enhancing rural livelihoods. Quantity of maize and rice commodities locally purchased from small and medium holder farmers under p4p and traditional local procurement.
Pdf onfarm research on profitability of maize zea mays, l. Finally, the study concluded by advocating adequate market with good stable prices for maize farmers products that would enhance maize production in the study area and the country at large. Total annual domestic maize consumption stands at 1. Agricultural production survey for the northern regions of. Major suppliers of wheat to ghana in recent times include canada, russia, the united states, and the european union, with canada accounting for nearly half of the market share. As production and diversification of maize increases, industrial use of maize will also become important in the country. Fullfat soy flour soy grits soybean paste soymilk maizesoy blends household techniques involve the use of available equipment and facilities processing parameters effective in producing high quality intermediate products based on which various recipes are developed household utilization in ghana. Here is how to perfect the act of growing maize from scratch. Dec 15, 2016 maize remains a key food crop in africa, latin america and asia where it is primarily used as human food.
Cropscrop statistics are recorded for 173 products, covering the following categories. Growing maize in nigeria choice of land any well drained sandy loam or loamy soil can be used for planting maize but if in doubt, contact your nearest extension office or agroservice center. Another important feature of the literature and documents on participation are. Maize is not only a major cereal crop in the present day world but it. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether farmers in the northern sector of ghana have a comparative advantage in the production of maize as import substitution. It is designed to senre as a basic reference document for.
In 2019, maize production for ghana was 2,000 tonnes. The total maize production in ghana is done by about 70% of small holder farmers. Average 20062011 production, harvested area and yield of major food crops in ghana. Maize production in ghana, is predominantly done under rainfed conditions by poorly resourced smallholder farmers. Maize milling business plan sample imvubu holdings, ltd siavonga district zambia. Successful maize production depends on the correct application of production inputs that will sustain the environment as well as agricultural production. Maize is a very important staple and most cultivated cereal in terms of volume and area, as it is the most. Hybrid maize seed production manual 2 from thinning and topping and dry maize stalks and other residues can also be fed to animals. Maize also forms the basis for the production for most animal feeds in nigeria. The sample of respondents in the agricultural production survey was drawn. Nov 25, 2011 ghanas annual maize consumption is about 40 million bags despite the structural shortage of the crop. This implies a threat to food security and requires the need to improve the performance of maize production in ghana. Pdf a chicken and maize situation the poultry feed.
The agroecological zones for maize cultivation in ghana can be mainly grouped into four. Over the years, many farmers continue to record very low or no yields from their toil due to nonavailability of stress tolerant seed varieties. Four new maize varieties in northern ghana agra news center. The agroecological zones for maize cultivation in ghana can be mainly grouped. Maize is reasonably tolerant to soil acidity, but if the soil is very acid, liming will improve the soil and enhance maize yields. Ghanas major export crops are cocoa, oil palm and cotton.
Maize is one of the most commonly eaten crops in nigeria and other parts of africa. For the total world production it is estimated that maize is grown on about 118 million hectares of which 19 million hectares are estimated to be cultivated in africa. Prices of mostly imported rice remained relatively stable in april. There are some limiting factors to maize production in ghana which include drought during critical early stages of crop growth, low soil nutrient levels particularly. Pdf a chicken and maize situation the poultry feed sector. Assessment of ghanas comparative advantage in maize. Maize production of ghana increased from 442 tonnes in 1970 to 2,000 tonnes in 2019 growing at an average annual rate of 7. Major staple crops are maize, cassava, rice and yams, with smallholder farmers producing. Speaking at the launch, mr marc kok, managing director of wienco, said. Jul, 2017 four new maize varieties in northern ghana farmers persistent demand for early maturing, highyielding, and stress tolerant maize varieties for northern ghana has finally been met. Pdf impact of climate change on maize production in.
Adoption and impacts of improved maize production technology. Maize is an important food crop in ghana as well as being widely marketed, with 16. For this purpose, yearly averages of farmgate and wholesale prices are compared with reference. Maize production in ghana is currently facing 80 per cent average yield gap, a situation threatening food security, the institute of statistical, social and economic research isser of the university of ghana has said. Any maize and soy production support for smallholders without enforceable buyer contracts with a price floor. Manual for maize productionbydennis owusu boateng technical officerbunso cocoa college cocobod 2. The soil should be kept free from weeds by manual weeding or spraying as required. Maize is susceptible to both drought and waterlogging. The potential margins are very attractive, but northern ghana is a long way from those yields, production and harvesting efficiencies, milling, and local marketing. This report presents the analysis of maize production costs and returns for zambia, with a special focus on improved types of maize relevant to the crm program, based on the 201011, 201112, 2012, and 2014 zambia crop forecast survey cfs data sets. Pdf technical efficiency of maize production in northern. Distribution of production of maize in ghana by region over the period 20062010.
At the national level, hybrid and ordinary maize should be reported separately owing to widely different yields and uses. Domestic maize production seems to be meeting the local demand for human consumption. Maize is the most important cereal crop in ghana and forms an. Four new maize varieties in northern ghana farmers persistent demand for early maturing, highyielding, and stress tolerant maize varieties for northern ghana has finally been met. The major starchy staples include maize, cassava, plantain, yam, cocoyam, rice, sorghum and millet and occupy a total land area of 3. Growing domestic consumption and the use of maize as feed stock for the poultry market point to a number of opportunities for investment in this value chain. Maize production in nigeria is by far one of the most interesting, easytostart and most lucrative type of agribusiness you can ever lay your hands on. Maize grows best on deep, welldrained, fertile soils, and where total seasonal rainfall exceeds 500 mm. Maize partnership for prosperity in ghana farming first. The potential margins are very attractive, but northern ghana is a long way from those yields, production and harvesting. Maize production in ghana is threatened isser ghana. Maize partnership for prosperity in ghana effectively engaging smallholder farmers in profitable production, publicprivate partnerships with a value chain approach has proven a promising track. The ghana grains development project 19791997 and the food crops development project 20002008 made major investments to improve maize yield.
A chicken and maize situation the poultry feed sector in ghana working paper pdf available january 2017 with 1,747 reads how we measure reads. Economics program paper 9901 adoption and impacts of improved maize production technology. Since the privatization of gsc, the number of smallscale maize seed growers increased from 50 in 1990 to over 100 in 1996. The soil profile characterization and description file can also be exchanged.
Maize production in africa mt1977 1978 2 1 350 400 242 343 35 52 140 140 477 470 2 9 central african republic 33 30 chad 10 10 comoros 5 5 congo 17 10 egypt 2725 3117 ethiopia 929 982 gabon 9 9 gambia 4 9 ghana 309 340 guinea 270 320 guines bissau 2 3 ivory coast 258 264 kenya 2553 2169. Pdf profitability of maize production in the northern region of. In ghana it is grown in the forest, transition, southern regions, upper west, upper east and northern regions of ghana. However, a riskier proposition would be to steer northern ghanas rice production toward highquality jasmine.
Agriculture is an important sector in ghana, crop production accounts for about 23% of ghanas. Maize is an important food crop in ghana, accounting for more than 50 percent of the countrys total cereal production. Maize is the most important cereal in terms of production and use in ghana. It is the second most important crop in the country after cocoa.
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