Cotton production in the northern part of Ghana has contributed so much to the economic development of the inhabitants and the textile industry as a whole. It has been a source of livelihood for many if not all. Over the years, issues concerning cotton has been of great concern and sensitive to the government and people of the north.
What is cottonseed oil?
Cottonseed oil is extracted from the seeds of cotton plants. Refined cotton seed oil is edible. India, China, Pakistan, USA and Brazil are among the top producers of cotton seed oil in the world. Let us now know about the various aspects of cottonseed oil plant – it’s manufacturing process, world market status and other features.
Where is cotton grown in Ghana?
… These three regions cover approximately 41% of Ghana (Songsore, 2011). Cotton is cultivated to a lesser extent in a few communities in the transitional agro-ecological zones, within the Kintampo and Atebubu areas of the Brong Ahafo region (Asinyo, Frimpong, & Amankwah, 2015).
Does the cotton sector provide income for people in northern Ghana?
The study has shown that the cotton sector when well organised will provide income for folks in northern Ghana and invariably provide raw materials for the Ghanaian textile industry. It identifies the major setbacks militating against cotton cultivation in Ghana and recommendations for the way forward.