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Fact sheet about agric equipment in Ghana
IT is interesting to note that: • Improved manual cassava harvester was released in 2017. Harvesting, one of the serious bottlenecks in the cassava production value chain, has received little attention in terms of mechanization. Earlier attempts at mechanising cassava harvesting have been challenged mainly by inappropriate method of planting, field topography and scale of cultivation.
Developing and adopting simple but efficient energy-saving manual harvesting tools and equipment is a sure way forward in overcoming these challenges in cassava harvesting. The cassava harvesting tool was constructed with the idea of reducing drudgery due to waist bending associated with existing manual harvesting tools which usually leads to waist pains and other bodily weaknesses.
The equipment is suitable for all cassava growing ecologies in Ghana. The improved hand-held tool can harvest cassava twice as fast with half the effort required when using existing manual harvesting options. Farmers have increased their production area and yield by 15-25 per cent after being introduced to the harvester.
• Recirculating aquaculture technology was released in 2015. Simple raised tanks that can be set in the backyard with minimal skill requirement. This technology is an aquaculture system composed of a raised tank structure (rectangular, circular or ellipsoid) made of either a cement block or wooden frame and lined with a canvas material to make. It is applicable to all cassava growing parts of the country. It can be done in homes.
• New oven for smoking fish (AFSMO-150)/ Ahotor stove was released in 2007. A brick oven which reduces tar deposition on smoked fish with increased fish smoking capacity. Ahotor stove is applicable in all fishing communities in Ghana. It is less laborious to operate, has higher smoking capacity, it is more economical to use because it consumes less fuel, and it deposits less tar on the fish and, therefore, produces better quality smoked fish.
• Improved Chorkor smoker (AFSMO) was released in 2005. This technology is to help to reduce Poly-aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smoked fish and reduce the drudgery involved in the other means of smoking fish. The use of fuel wood is reduced. Chorkor smoker is applicable in all fishing communities in Ghana. It reduces PAH in smoked fish which makes it healthy.
• Flash Dryer- drying of root crops cakes, was released in 2004. A typical flash-drying process consists of a modified pneumatic conveyor in which the wet solids are introduced. They go through a chute where they are transported in a high velocity hot air stream. Particles fall under high velocity and pressure through a cyclone (in some instances 2, 4 or 6 cyclones).
Thermal contact time between the conveying air and the solids is usually very short and, therefore, flash dryers are most suitable for removal of external moisture.
It is applicable in all parts of the country. Compared to solar drying (two days for drying) and cabinet drying (12-15hrs), flash dryer dries one ton of cassava (for example) in 1hr 30mins. Flash dryer dries in a flash. Flash Dryer is fast, and temperature build-up after an hour is enough to keep on drying without fuel. It can utilise either LPG or diesel in operating. Capacity is between 250- 500kg/ hr output 7. It requires little oversight after temperature build-up.
Source: Manual of Agricultural Technologies developed by CSIR, MAG and MoFA Page: 133-136
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says it generated US$1.011 billion in foreign exchange from its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trade operations in October 2026.
According to the GoldBod, the entire amount was sold to authorised commercial banks through its GoldBod GoFX platform to support stability in the foreign exchange market.
In an announcement issued on Monday, November 2, the Board projected to generate US$1.2 billion in foreign exchange from its ASM gold trade operations in November.
It added that US$800 million of the projected amount would be made available to commercial banks to support foreign exchange market stability.
GoldBod said the sales would be conducted through its GoFX platform in line with the approved FX Sales and Intermediation Framework to ensure transparency, fairness and regulatory compliance.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to generating foreign exchange for the country and supporting the Bank of Ghana’s foreign reserve accumulation under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP).
By: Jacob Aggrey
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened applications for members interested in contesting as its parliamentary candidates in the 2028 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the party said interested members must declare their intention to contest between Sunday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement signed by the party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, prospective candidates must complete an online form within the specified period.
The party said a non-refundable application fee of GH¢5,000 would be charged to each prospective candidate.
It added that all applicants would undergo vetting and screening to determine their eligibility to contest on the party’s ticket.
The NPP announced plans to organise capacity-building workshops for prospective candidates in December 2026. The workshops will be held across the Northern, Middle and Southern zones, with details of the venues to be announced later.
The party stressed that the guidelines would apply to all prospective candidates, including sitting NPP Members of Parliament who wish to contest again.
It further warned aspirants against starting campaign activities following the opening of the application process.
According to the statement, the existing directive prohibiting campaign activities remains in force until the party gives official clearance.
It cautioned that anyone who violates the directive would face appropriate sanctions under the party’s constitution and regulations.
The NPP said the process was designed to promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for all aspirants as it prepares to select candidates for all 276 constituencies ahead of the 2028 elections.
It urged prospective candidates to follow the guidelines and conduct themselves with discipline and respect for one another throughout the process.
The party said its broader objective was to strengthen unity within its ranks and rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
