An organic fertilizer production plant will be built in Ghana

The Memorandum of Understanding signed in Accra envisages the launch of a project to establish a production site in the area between the Ashanti and Ahafo regions. According to the plans, work will begin with a phase of mixing imported raw materials, after which the plant will transition to a full processing cycle within one to two years.

Minister of Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku noted that the initiative is aimed at improving soil health and enhancing food security as part of the state's agricultural transformation strategy. As the head of the ministry reported, the fertilizer has been certified by the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) and has also successfully proven itself during trials conducted by farmers.

The project involves the use of agricultural waste, such as corn husks and other crop residues, as raw materials. This will create additional income sources for local agricultural producers through the sale of by-products from agricultural activities.

CEO of Omanbapa Group, Bernard Oduro Takyi, explained that the implementation of the project will be divided into three phases: resource procurement, organization of the mixing process, and full-scale production. At the initial stage, it is planned to produce between 20,000 and 30,000 metric tons of fertilizer per year, and after reaching full capacity, this figure could reach 60,000 metric tons.

According to company representatives, the localization of production will make organic fertilizers more affordable compared to imported counterparts. Furthermore, the use of local raw materials will help reduce the volume of agricultural waste, lower carbon emissions, and increase the competitiveness of Ghana's export products, particularly cocoa. The parties intend to form a technical committee that will determine the exact location of the plant and oversee the implementation process of the agreement.