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  • How many palm oil mills are there in Ghana?
  • MASDAR (2011) reports there were more than 1,200 small-scale processing mills in Ghana producing approximately 60 percent of the national palm oil output. Côte d’Ivoire has 16 large-scale mills competing with numerous small-scale (artisan) and medium-scale mills (AIPH, 2022).
  • How big is a palm oil farm in Ghana?
  • Average palm oil farm size in Ghana is approximately 2.7 hectares (MASDAR, 2011). Côte d’Ivoire’s small landholders palm oil area is approximately 220,000 hectares (73 percent of total) and large-scale industrial estates area is about 80,000 hectares (27 percent of total).
  • Could machine-learning crop classification algortihms be improved for Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana?
  • It was noticed that the machine-learning crop classification algortihms could be improved for Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana because palm oil fields located near field edges were often excluded and this could be the source for palm oil area being underestimated by the 2019 global palm area product.
  • How does Solidaridad work with Joe farms in Ghana?
  • Solidaridad works with Joe Farms in Ghana to introduce an innovative, environmentally friendly oil palm mill that enhances production efficiency. The new mill minimizes emissions, protects the health of its workers, promotes environmental sustainability, and has had a significant impact on the surrounding communities.
  • Will a new oil palm mill improve productivity & income?
  • While the traditional methods of processing oil palm were ineffective and inefficient, the newly rebuilt mill will improve productivity and incomes, while also contributing to the livelihoods of nearby residents who depend on the mill to support their families.
  • How has Joe farms changed the oil palm industry?
  • The improvements at Joe Farms have had a direct impact on the members of the community who depend on oil palm processing for their livelihood. Ama Mansa, a mill worker, said that the new system has completely eliminated smoke emissions and the heat and energy sources have been effectively insulated.