Ghana to establish 21,000‑tonne grain storage facility in Upper West
Ministry of Food and Agriculture signed a MoU with DMT Collateral Management to build a 21,000‑metric‑tonne grain storage facility in Wa, Upper West Region
In Brief
- •Ministry of Food and Agriculture signed a MoU with DMT Collateral Management to build a 21,000‑metric‑tonne grain storage facility in Wa, Upper West Region
- •The facility, slated for completion in August 2027, will include silos and an emergency reserve hub to reduce post‑harvest losses and support the Feed Ghana Programme
- •Funding comes from a €4.8 million export credit facility and a US$5 million investment, with local capacity building for National Service personnel and technicians
- •The project is the first phase of a national plan that may see 15–20 similar facilities across Ghana
- •The Ministry will oversee technical and training programmes to ensure successful delivery
Why It Matters
The new storage facility addresses a long‑standing gap in Ghana’s food security infrastructure, where increased rice and maize production has been hampered by inadequate warehouse capacity. By reducing post‑harvest losses and creating an emergency reserve, the project supports the Feed Ghana Programme’s goal of stabilising food supplies and strengthening national resilience. The investment also signals a broader commitment to expanding storage infrastructure nationwide, potentially boosting agricultural productivity and market stability.
Key Details
- Facility Capacity
- 21,000 metric tonnes
- Expected Completion
- August 2027
- Location
- Wa, Upper West Region
- Funding Sources
- €4.8 million export credit + US$5 million investment
- MoU Partner
- DMT Collateral Management
- Project Type
- Grain storage facility
Context & Background
Ghana has struggled with insufficient storage infrastructure despite rising rice and maize production; the National Food Buffer Stock Company lacks adequate warehouse capacity to accommodate surplus produce.
What To Watch
Completion of the grain storage facility in August 2027
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