Ghana is a major producer and consumer of palm oil, yet it is unable to meet domestic demand. Notwithstanding the emergence of large-scale plantations and industrial millers, smallholder farms account for approximately 80% of the land under oil palm cultivation, and 76% of crude palm oil (CPO) is processed by small-scale artisanal mills.
Publication year
2021
Authors
Ihalainen, M.; Gallagher, E.J.; Schoneveld, G.
Language
English
Keywords
oil palms, markets, value chains, sustainability
Geographic
Ghana
