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Type:
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Journal Article |
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Author:
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Addison, Monica; Sarfo-Mensah, Paul; Edusah, S. E. |
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Journal:
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Global Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development |
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Volume:
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3 |
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Page(s):
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230-237 |
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Date:
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2015 |
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URI:
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https://hdl.handle.net/10535/9737
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Sector:
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Agriculture |
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Region:
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Africa |
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Subject(s):
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development
rice
value
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Abstract:
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"This paper sought to contribute to the on-going discussion on improving rice production in Ghana. The objective of the study was to analyse the effect of rice value chain development initiative on domestic rice production in the Ahafo Ano North district of Ghana. Primary data for the study gathered through focus group discussions and key informant interviews was complemented by desk studies. The main finding was that the rice value chain was not formalized in the district, although informal types existed. The study also showed that domestic rice producers had achieved regular annual increases due to informal rice value chains. Nevertheless, there was lack of competitiveness of domestic rice vis-à-vis imported rice due to the poor quality of milling. Therefore, the study recommended: (i) adopting sector-wide value chain strategies that would enhance development of formal rice value chain and competitiveness of local rice industry; and (ii) investing in post-harvest product-quality infrastructure to ensure product quality."
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