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publication Development and Analysis of Rice Value Chains in Ghana

This study uses the value chain approach to study the rice sub-sector in the selected districts and to solicit support for small-scale rice value chain actors.

Published: 2017

Authors: R. Ampadu-Ameyaw, R. Omari, G. Owosu Essegbey

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This report outlines the results of a study of rice value chains in Ghana. Recommendations for further research and innovation opportunities that were identified to further develop the rice value chain include:

  • Conducting a detailed consumer study to understand drivers of consumers’ and traders’ preferences
  • Understanding the nature of the disease that causes wilting few weeks after transplanting and identifying interventions
  • Finding innovative ways of controlling birds, rodents, and termites
  • Developing new rice products and improving the quality of existing rice products
  • Scaling up the involvement of local artisans in fabricating rice mills and their vital components
  • Developing and implementing an innovative rice marketing strategy

Published as FARA Research Results Vol 1(1).

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