Tree Crops Development Authority — Ghana government agency overseeing development of tree crop sectors including cashew, coconut, oil palm, rubber, mango and shea through input distribution, seedling programmes and commodity platforms.
… The Tree Crops Development Authority also highlighted opportunities to develop industries around commodities such as cashew, coconut, oil palm, rubber and mango. …
… g here.” She also wants investment in storage facilities, since shea is a seasonal crop. “Shea is seasonal, so we need proper storage facilities to keep enough nuts for processing throughout the year.” The association has welcomed support from the Tree Crops Development Authority …
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has launched a nationwide distribution of agricultural inputs to tree crop farmers, with a call for farmers to adopt improved and climate-smart farming practices to boost productivity and incomes. …
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has been mandated to lead Ghana’s drive to expand oil palm production, with the government targeting the development of 100,000 new hectares in 2026. …
… The forum, held under the theme, “From Policy to Practice: The Role of TCDA in Resetting Ghana’s Oil Palm Industry,” brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), farmers, processors, investors, researchers, develo …
… The products were developed with backing from the Market-Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth (MOVE)-ComCashew programme, a partnership between the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) and the Ministry of Food and Agr …
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has distributed 60,000 elite rubber seedlings to 135 beneficiary farmers in the Western Region under the TCDA Free Elite Seedlings Distribution Programme for the 2026 planting season. …
… The 2026 edition is being organised in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Tree Crops Development Authority, with support from the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), and the GIZ/MOVE Project. …
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Ghana's Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, has urged Ghanaian exporters to prioritise compliance with global standards and quality requirements, saying increased production alone cannot guarantee success in international markets. She noted that food safety, traceability, certification, packaging, and quality standards are essential for competing under market access arrangements like the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Ghana's Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, has urged Ghanaian exporters to prioritise compliance with global standards and quality requirements, saying increased production alone cannot guarantee success in international markets. She noted that food safety, traceability, certification, packaging, and quality standards are essential for competing under market access arrangements like the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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.
Ghana's Shea Butter Employers Association says about 70 percent of raw shea nuts are exported instead of being processed locally, costing the country millions of cedis in revenue and leaving processors with limited supplies. The association is calling for stronger government support, citing challenges including limited access to finance, high loan interest rates, and inadequate storage facilities.
The Tree Crops Development Authority has launched a nationwide distribution of agricultural inputs to tree crop farmers and called for adoption of improved and climate-smart farming practices to boost productivity and incomes. The initiative addresses challenges including ageing farms, pests, diseases, climate variability, and limited access to quality planting materials in Ghana's tree crops sector, which supports approximately 1.6 million households.
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.
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.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture announced plans to support the establishment of 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations to transform Ghana's oil palm industry, create jobs, and reduce reliance on imported palm oil. The initiative was presented at the National Oil Palm Multi-stakeholder Roundtable Forum as part of a strategy to shift the sector from policy commitments toward practical implementation.
J Grand Commodities has introduced three new cashew-based products under its Juki Nuts brand, with support from the MOVE-ComCashew programme, to boost local processing of Ghana's cashew and create jobs. The company, which currently employs 17 people, aims to move Ghana beyond raw cashew exports to build competitive local brands.
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.
Ghana has been selected to host the 2026 African Cashew Alliance Annual Cashew Conference and Expo from September 15–18 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, bringing together more than 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries across the global cashew value chain under the theme "Sustainable Cashew Supply through Policy, Investment and Partnership."
A newly elected 15-member Board of the Cashew Council Ghana has been inaugurated in Sunyani with a mandate to strengthen coordination across the cashew value chain, deepen industry advocacy and drive competitiveness of Ghana's cashew sector. The Council serves as the principal private sector platform for producers, processors, traders and exporters.
The Tree Crops Development Authority has inaugurated the National Shea Commodity Platform to modernise Ghana's shea value chain through digital traceability, real-time market data, and direct connections between rural shea nut collectors—predominantly women in northern Ghana—and domestic and international buyers. The platform will also support climate-smart agricultural practices and carbon sequestration efforts under the Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions project, with funding from the Green Climate Fund.
The Tree Crops Development Authority says cashew producer prices are determined through a structured process based on international FOB prices, exchange rates, and operational costs, and clarifies that the official minimum price has never been GH¢25 per kilogram. For 2024 the minimum was GH¢8.50 per kilogram; for 2025 it reached GH¢15.00 per kilogram; and for 2026 the government increased the calculated minimum from GH¢11.16 to GH¢12.00 per kilogram.
The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters president said Ghana could exceed US$15 billion in non-traditional export earnings by 2030 if government and stakeholders strengthen support for value addition, citing the country's earlier-than-expected achievement of more than US$5 billion. He identified the feed industry, coconut production, mango cultivation and Tree Crops Development Authority programmes as key growth drivers.
Ghana's Tree Crops Development Authority has directed all actors to source planting materials only from TCDA-certified suppliers for six regulated crops—cashew, coconut, oil palm, mango, rubber and shea—effective July 3, 2026, to improve quality assurance and productivity.
The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana urges greater support for domestic cashew value addition, noting that while the country produces approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, only a small proportion is processed locally, limiting economic benefits. The association says existing processing infrastructure remains underutilized due to limited access to raw materials, despite Ghana having invested in developing processing capacity and skilled labour.
The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana has called for greater support for domestic cashew processing, arguing that increased value addition is critical to job creation and export earnings. Despite producing approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, only a small proportion is processed locally, limiting the country's capture of full economic value from the commodity.
AAK, a global leader in plant-based oils and fats, has launched the AAK Academy in Ghana with the Embassy of Denmark to drive innovation and technical expertise in chocolate, confectionery, and food applications, supporting Ghana's agro-processing sector and shea value chain development.
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.
AAK, in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana, has launched the AAK Academy in Ghana to strengthen innovation and technical expertise in chocolate, confectionery and other food applications, as part of its commitment to advancing Ghana's agro-processing sector and shea value chain.
AAK, a global plant-based oils and fats company, has launched its AAK Academy platform in Ghana in collaboration with the Danish Embassy to strengthen innovation and technical expertise in food and personal care industries, supporting local manufacturing capacity and Ghana's shea value chain under a January 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana warns that raw natural rubber continues being transported toward export channels despite the government's April 2026 ban, risking non-compliance that could undermine the policy's goal of retaining materials for domestic value addition and supporting local manufacturing.
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.
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.
The Tree Crops Development Authority has set the Minimum Producer Price for second-grade fresh mango at GH¢ 5.22 per kilogram for the 2026 major season, determined in collaboration with industry stakeholders to ensure fair pricing and export competitiveness.
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.
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.