GEPA budgets $947k to boost Ghana's pineapple production
She said the successful implementation of the project would rake in an estimated US$ 13.5 million in terms of revenue over a period of four to five years and also result in the release of over 15 million suckers of smooth cayenne pineapple varieties into the system.
“This has the potential to increase the amount of smooth cayenne suckers planted with a projected planting cover of 120 million field suckers which has the potential to generate 180,000 metric tonnes of fresh pineapples for both export and processing in year one to two after commencement of the project,” she stated.
“There are planned supply schedule arrangements to further ensure ease of access and a sustainable supply of smooth cayenne pineapple fruits for export and processing companies which will help create a significant number of job opportunities, especially for the youth to reduce unemployment.
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