Andy Osei Okrah

Also known as: Dr. Andy Osei Okrah · Dr Andy Osei Okrah · Dr Okrah · Dr. Okrah

2026-05-022026-10-28

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October 2026
19 OctJoy Online
… Briefing the media after the exercise, TCDA Chief Executive Officer Dr Andy Osei Okrah said processors, traders, buyers, exporters and aggregators would be held accountable for violating the rules governing the industry. …
TCDA cracks down on shea companies over pricing and licensing breaches
13 OctJoy Online
… The Committee made the call on the fifth day of public hearings on the 2025 audit reports, during which it commended the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andy Osei Okrah, and his management team for their work. …
PAC pushes for effective use of GH¢25m by Tree Crops Development Authority
2 OctJoy Online
… The Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Dr Andy Osei Okrah, disclosed this during a working tour of the region, which included an official call on the Upper West Regional Minister at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) in Wa and a detailed assessment of the 50-acre MATC …
TCDA to adopt Upper West’s MATCO mango farm as northern prototype, issues warning against felling shea trees
September 2026
4 SeptJoy Online
… Its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andy Osei Okrah, said processing these commodities locally could create employment, promote enterprise development, facilitate technology transfer and increase export earnings. …
Gov’t moves to make horticulture key driver of Ghana’s export growth
August 2026
14 AugJoy Online
… Andy Osei Okrah, said the expansion must be pursued in a manner that protects the environment while improving productivity and creating sustainable jobs. …
TCDA targets 100,000 new hectares to boost Ghana’s palm oil self-sufficiency
13 AugThe Chronicle
… Andy Osei Okrah, addressing stakeholders at the forum in Accra. Mr. …
From whiners to trouble-shooters: TCDA takes charge of oil palm reset
13 AugJoy Online
… Dr Andy Osei Okrah, Chief Executive Officer of the TCDA, said the Authority was seeking to translate the government’s vision for oil palm self-sufficiency into a clear execution plan. …
Agric Minister urges coordinated measures to reset Ghana’s oil palm industry
July 2026
20 JulThe Chronicle
… Andy Osei Okrah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Authority who led the initiative indicated that in addition to the seedlings, beneficiaries received essential farm inputs including termiticides, herbicides, and Wellington boots to support the successful establishment an …
TCDA Distributes 60,000 Elite Rubber Seedlings to 135 Farmers
June 2026
11 JunJoy Online
… Speaking at the launch, Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority, Dr Andy Osei Okrah, described the platform as a major milestone for the industry. …
Ghana launches National Shea Commodity Platform to commercialise shea production
4 JunJoy Online
Dr Andy Osei Okrah, CEO of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), has urged United Kingdom investors to take advantage of emerging opportunities in Ghana’s tree crops sector. …
TCDA CEO courts UK investors for Ghana’s tree crops sector

Agriculture & Land

TCDA cracks down on shea companies over regulation breaches

The News

The Tree Crops Development Authority has warned shea industry companies of prosecution and licence revocation following an enforcement operation that found alleged breaches of pricing, licensing, and quality regulations. Preliminary findings indicated some companies were purchasing raw shea nuts below the approved minimum producer price of GH¢9.01 per kilogramme and selling nuts with moisture content exceeding the permitted maximum of 10 per cent.

19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

TCDA cracks down on shea companies over regulation breaches
The Tree Crops Development Authority has warned shea industry companies of prosecution and licence revocation following an enforcement operation that found alleged breaches of pricing, licensing, and quality regulations. Preliminary findings indicated some companies were purchasing raw shea nuts below the approved minimum producer price of GH¢9.01 per kilogramme and selling nuts with moisture content exceeding the permitted maximum of 10 per cent.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

PAC urges Tree Crops Authority on GH¢25m account use
The Public Accounts Committee has called on the Tree Crops Development Authority to make productive use of approximately GH¢25 million in its account to support its operations and growth. The Committee also directed the former Managing Director of ICOUR to vacate an official bungalow after his retirement period and cited the Cocoa Processing Company Limited for procurement breaches.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

TCDA adopts Upper West mango farm as northern model
The Tree Crops Development Authority announced plans to adopt the MATCO Mango Plantation in the Upper West Region as its model farm for the northern sector to drive commercial mango cultivation, train young people and women, and accelerate agricultural industrialisation.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Government positions horticulture as key export growth driver
The government is working to develop Ghana's horticulture sector as a driver of export growth, with efforts to improve production, processing, certification and market access. The Trade Minister said non-traditional exports exceeded US$5 billion in 2025 and highlighted an approved agribusiness policy aimed at addressing supply, financing, value addition and market access challenges.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

TCDA targets 100,000 hectares for palm oil self-sufficiency
Ghana's Tree Crops Development Authority has been mandated to develop 100,000 new hectares of oil palm in 2026 to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imported edible oils, with the CEO emphasizing environmental protection and sustainable job creation alongside productivity gains.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

Minister urges oil palm stakeholders to shift from complaints to solutions
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, challenged Ghana's oil palm industry stakeholders at a national forum to stop complaining and become "troubleshooters" by implementing policies with discipline, coordination, and measurable results rather than leaving plans on paper.
13 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Agriculture Minister calls for coordinated palm oil industry reset
Eric Opoku, Ghana's Food and Agriculture Minister, has called for coordinated measures to reset the oil palm industry, moving from policies to practical action to raise productivity, strengthen smallholder participation, expand processing, and ensure sustainable development. He noted that Ghana's annual demand for palm oil exceeds domestic supply, resulting in a production deficit met through imports, and urged stakeholders to establish clear responsibilities, timelines, resources, and measurable targets.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

TCDA distributes 60,000 elite rubber seedlings to 135 farmers
The Tree Crops Development Authority has distributed 60,000 elite rubber seedlings to 135 beneficiary farmers in the Western Region under its Free Elite Seedlings Distribution Programme for the 2026 planting season, along with farm inputs including termiticides, herbicides, and Wellington boots. The initiative aims to increase rubber production and enhance value addition through private investment in rubber processing and manufacturing.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 11 June

Ghana launches National Shea Commodity Platform for commercial cultivation
Ghana has launched the National Shea Commodity Platform to coordinate development of the shea sector and improve livelihoods by transitioning from wild harvesting to commercial cultivation. The platform, hosted by the Tree Crops Development Authority, brings together government, researchers, development partners, and private sector actors to support sustainable growth in the value chain.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

TCDA CEO pitches Ghana's tree crops sector to UK investors
The Tree Crops Development Authority CEO urged UK investors to seize opportunities in Ghana's tree crops sector during the Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, highlighting government initiatives for value addition and industrialisation in cashew, oil palm, and rubber production.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

GPSCP II backs Tree Crops Authority with staff training support
The Ghana Private Sector Competitiveness Programme Phase II has committed to supporting the Tree Crops Development Authority through a nationwide staff training programme aimed at improving regulation, compliance, and operational efficiency in Ghana's tree crop sector.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

TCDA signs agreements to advance beekeeping and land reclamation
The Tree Crops Development Authority has signed two Memoranda of Understanding to integrate beekeeping through the Bees for Income and Nutrition (BEEIN) Project and restore degraded lands via a 10-hectare pilot rubber plantation project, aimed at enhancing farmer livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and production.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 2 May

TCDA CEO urges investments in cashew apple value addition
Ghana's Tree Crops Development Authority CEO called for urgent investment and partnerships to expand cashew apple processing, noting that an estimated 2 million metric tonnes of cashew apples are produced annually but mostly go to waste, despite potential for transformation into juices, wines, jams, ethanol, and other products.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →