Volta Region Emerges as Ghana’s Hub for Premium-Grade Vegetables

According to ghana news agency:ater irrigation, thereby providing a safer choice for consumers. The range of vegetables cultivated in the region includes carrots, onions, okra, lettuce, and shallots, marking the sector as a vital agricultural asset.

In addition to vegetable production, Mr. Dzemefe revealed that the Volta Region contributes approximately 23 percent of Ghana's rice output. This presents significant investment opportunities in production, processing, marketing, and branding. He encouraged stakeholders to leverage the rice value chain to boost productivity and generate employment opportunities.

Furthermore, Mr. Dzemefe emphasized the potential of the region's cocoa sector, with seven out of the 18 districts actively involved in cocoa production. The cocoa-producing districts include Hohoe, Kpando, South Dayi, North Dayi, Ho West, Ho, and Afadzato South.

Mr. Dzemefe underscored the importance of strategic interventions across the agriculture sector to enhance production, attract investment, and contribute to national economic development. He advocated for deliberate policies and initiatives to engage more young people in agriculture, positioning it as a key solution to Ghana's unemployment challenge.