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  • How is palm oil produced in Ghana?
  • Palm oil production in Ghana is dominated by informal small-scale mills that produces about 80% of the national production. These mills have been noted for violating environmental regulations.
  • How is Ghana re-launching its palm oil sector?
  • Currently Ghana has unmet demand of over 100,000 tons of palm oil annually which is imported. In view of this situation, the government has put in place several interventions to support of Development Partners to re-launch and develop the palm oil sector to boost productivity and increase production.
  • Is Ghana a good place to grow palm oil?
  • The region is one of the most suitable areas for oil palm cultivation. Ghana is noted to be the third major palm oil producing country in Africa, and the sector plays an important role in rural livelihoods and local economic development.
  • How palm oil is processed?
  • However, the processing systems used by the palm oil producers are mainly the traditional metal cooking pots and steel tanks. These are loaded with the palm nuts and set on the traditional cooking stove using an open fire, with excessive smoke, polluting the environment.
  • Why do palm oil processors need new technologies?
  • For the palm oil processors, access to new technologies means increased production, stress-free processing, less processing time, less energy use, no more smoke, hygienic working environment, and more livelihood opportunities.
  • How does palm milling pollution affect the environment?
  • The pollution that emits from most of the artisanal and small-scale palm milling and oil production centers also come from wastewater generated in palm processing. The common waste management practices include burning of solid wastes and discharge of untreated liquid into the environment.