Ghana to establish 21,000-tonne grain storage facility in Upper West

The Ghanaian Ministry of Food and Agriculture has partnered with DMT Collateral Management to construct a 21,000-metric-tonne grain storage facility in the Upper West Region. This project, set to be finished by August 2027, aims to minimize post-harvest losses, expand food storage capacity, and bolster national food security. The facility will be located in Wa and will feature silos to store rice and maize, as well as a designated food security hub and emergency reserve.

Mr. Paul Minlah, DMT Collateral Management's Managing Director, highlighted the facility's potential to support the government's Feed Ghana Programme by providing storage for increased crop production and emergency grain reserves. The company will handle technical and commercial development, secure financing, and collaborate with a joint project implementation committee to ensure timely completion.

Approximately €4.8 million in export credit and an additional US$5 million investment will support equipment and construction. Mr. Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, emphasized that the facility will address the country's limited storage infrastructure, which has hindered increased production of rice and maize despite the National Food Buffer Stock Company's resources.

He also noted that the Ministry will support the project's implementation and encourage the training of personnel in silo operations and maintenance. This initiative marks the first phase of a nationwide storage infrastructure expansion, with plans to establish between 15 and 20 similar facilities across Ghana. The Minister urged DMT Collateral Management to begin implementation promptly to align with the project's timeline.

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