Lack of processing facilities leading to waste of 900k metric tones of cashew fruits annually in Bono Region in Ghana
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Bono Regional Minister, Justina Owusu-Banahene has called upon Ghana's development partners to contribute to the enhancement of cashew fruit and nut value chains to foster job creation and alleviate poverty.
Expressing concern over the annual wastage of 889,000 metric tons of cashew fruits in the region due to the absence of processing facilities, Madam Owusu-Banahene emphasized the need for value addition initiatives to capitalize on the region's cashew production.
Her appeal came during a meeting with Mrs. Harriet Thompson, the British High Commissioner, who was engaging with department heads and agencies in Sunyani to explore the economic potential of the region.
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