Starchy Crops Production in Ghana (1,000 metric tons)

Crop

1994

1995

1996

1997

Cassava

6025

6612

7111

7600

Yam

1700

2126

2275

2400

Cocoyam

1148

1408

1552

1700

Plantains

1475

1638

1823

2000

Total 4 crops

10348

11784

12761

13700

Areas Planted to Starchy Crops (1,000 hectares)

Cassava

520

551

591

650

Yam

154

176

178

180

Cocoyam

179

205

214

225

Plantains

184

213

229

250

Total 4 crops

1037

1145

1212

1305

Yield of Starchy Crops (tons per hectare)

Cassava

11.59

12.00

12.03

11.69

Yam

11.04

12.08

12.78

13.33

Cocoyam

6.41

6.87

7.25

7.56

Plantains

8.02

7.69

7.96

8.00

Total 4 crops

9.98

10.29

10.53

10.50

Source: Agricultural Situation, Ghana, Attache Query Detail, FAS, USDA (MOFA data)

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