Agriculture is driving growth

The agriculture of Ghana continues to grow and plays a major role in economic growth of the country.

The Ghana Statistical Service announces that the agriculture increased between January and March, at a rate of +12.7%. This increase has stimulated the growth rate of GDP in Ghana to 6.7% in the 1st quarter, while it was 4.9% in the last quarter of 2013.

Agricultural production recorded growth rates above +5% since the early 2000s. The country invests nearly 10% of its annual budget to the improvement of agriculture. The expenses on agricultural research and development have doubled between 2002 and 2010, the area under cultivation and yield also increased significantly.

source : ghana web com, howwemadeitinafrica com