Agriculture remains the most significant sector of the economy, accounting for about half of GDP and a significant chunk of export inflows. The Ghanaian agriculture sector is dominated by cocoa and the industry is attempting to significantly increase domestic production and consumption. The agricultural sector is benefiting from overseas funding support. The United States Agency for International Development has attracted USD156mn in support for smallholder farmers in Ghana through the Financing Ghanaian Agriculture Programme. Ghana is working towards reducing food exports. Despite significant agricultural potential, Ghana imports roughly two-thirds of staple products (such as wheat and rice). An investment programme aims to support 1mn farmers by 2021, in the hopes of reducing reliance on imports.

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Food

Drink

Mass Grocery Retail

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SSA Food & Drink (Alcoholic Drinks) Risk/Reward Index

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Food

Drink

Mass Grocery Retail

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Accra Brewery Limited

Fan Milk

Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (Diageo)

Shoprite

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