palm oil mill is heart of oil palm estates in ghana

   
palm oil mill is heart of oil palm estates in ghana
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • palm oil mill is heart of oil palm estates in ghana
Where is oil palm plantation located in Ghana?

A woman processing palm oil at one of the facilities supported by UNDP, MESTI and EPA. The green landscape, mostly characterized by oil palm plantation, is a beautiful, calming, and refreshing sight to behold when entering parts of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The region is one of the most suitable areas for oil palm cultivation.

Who owns the oil palm plant in Kwae?

For example, about 6 500 ha of oil palm production in the district is directly run by GOPDC staff (approximately 280 people), while 14 000 ha is cultivated by a body of 7 000 outgrowers who own land located within 30 km of the oil palm mill at Kwae estate.

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.