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  • How is palm oil produced in Ghana?
  • Palm oil production in Ghana consists mainly of plantation (estate) farms (currently about 25 percent of cultivated land) and private smallholder farms. The production structure of the nucleus estates links outgrower and smallholder farmers in the supply of FFBs.
  • What is the palm oil and kernel processing industry in Ghana?
  • The palm oil and kernel processing industry in Ghana includes large, medium-sized, and small-scale processors. The sector provides income for many peri-urban and rural populations and comprises small-scale processors working either in groups or as individuals (Ofosu-Budu & Sarpong, 2013).
  • How many hectares of oil palm are there in Ghana?
  • The major oil palm plantations (nucleus estates and outgrowers), as well as processing facilities situated in these areas, include Ghana rently has an estimated 330,000 ha of oil palm . The productivity of oil palm in the country varies with the various sources. ... ... and private small-scale farmers produce 3 tonnes per hectare . ...
  • 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.
  • Where to grow oil palm in Ghana?
  • The most suitable areas for oil palm cultivation in Ghana are in the Western, Central and Eastern Regions. Large oil palm plantations (nucleus estates and outgrowers) and processing mills are located in these regions.
  • 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.