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  • Are there yield gaps in oil palm production systems in Ghana?
  • We analysed yield gaps in oil palm production systems in Ghana due to genetic, environmental (climate and soil), and agronomic manage-ment factors. Such analysis helps to identify opportunities and entry points for yield intensi cation. Recently, Euler et al. (2016) and
  • Do plantation and smallholder oil palm production systems work in Ghana?
  • in plantation and smallholder oil palm production systems in Ghana based on a detailed characterization of management practices and yield measurements over a two-year period.
  • Is crude palm oil extraction a source of livelihood in Ghana?
  • Crude palm oil extraction is one of the sources of livelihood in Ghana's Central Region. However, the water use and wastewater generation associated with the industry have not been given adequate attention. This study assessed the water consumption and wastewater generation by small-scale crude palm oil extraction mills in the region.
  • Will improving production & oil extraction rates help close the supply gap in Ghana?
  • ffi Improving production and oil extraction rates in Ghana's oil palm sector could make a signi cant contribution to closing the supply gap fi for palm oil in Ghana, and could lead to greatly increased pro tability fi for investors and farmers alike (Table 5).
  • What causes poor palm oil yields in Ghana?
  • Despite the pressing need to increase palm oil production, knowledge of the underlying causes of poor yields in Ghana is lacking. By closing yield gaps in existing plantings in smallholdings and plantations, palm oil production could be increased without area expansion thus sparing land for other uses.
  • Are small-scale palm oil processing mills causing environmental problems in Ghana?
  • The environmental impact of small-scale palm oil processing mills in Ghana has come under serious questioning, especially the disposal of wastewater generated from their operations.