• What type of palm oil is produced in Ghana?
  • Artisanal and small-scale palm oil producers occupy a greater share of Ghana¡¯s palm oil processing industry, producing 60¨C80% of the country¡¯s palm oil. However, the current processing systems used by the palm oil producers are mainly the traditional metal cooking pots and steel tanks.
  • Why do palm oil processors need new technologies?
  • For the palm oil processors, access to new technologies means increased production, stress-free processing, less processing time, less energy use, no more smoke, hygienic working environment, and more livelihood opportunities.
  • Which region of Ghana is best for oil palm plantation?
  • The green landscape, mostly characterized by oil palm plantation, is a beautiful, calming, and refreshing sight to behold when entering parts of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The region is one of the most suitable areas for oil palm cultivation.
  • Do you appreciate the new palm oil processing machines?
  • ¡°We appreciate the new machines. First, we used to spend a whole day taking the fresh palm nuts from the bunch which is very stressful but now, with the machines, we are using about 20-30 minutes¡±, expressed Dora Awuku, Women¡¯s leader at Tweapease the No.2 Palm Oil Processing Center in the Birim North District, Eastern Region.
  • How palm oil is processed?
  • However, the processing systems used by the palm oil producers are mainly the traditional metal cooking pots and steel tanks. These are loaded with the palm nuts and set on the traditional cooking stove using an open fire, with excessive smoke, polluting the environment.
  • Why are artisanal palm oil refineries still importing palm oil?
  • ¡°The artisanal palm oil processers are producing more than half of the country¡¯s palm oil but the oil is mostly of low quality due the traditional processing method. This is forcing the refineries to still be importing a lot of palm oil for various use¡±, noted Mac Makafui Amedzi, Mill Engineer at Solidaridad West Africa.