As part of its commitment to the development of the agricultural sector in Ghana, Yara International ASA has invested over USD 15 million into a new fertiliser terminal and blending facility in Tema.
With a storage capacity of over 50,000 tonnes and blending and bagging production rate of over 100 tonnes per hour, it will facilitate the ready supply and availability of our premium crop nutrition solutions to Ghanaian farmers, enabling them to enhance their productivity and livelihoods.
The new terminal will be formally opened on February 20, 2019 with an inauguration ceremony.
“With the increasing recognition of Ghana as a hub for trade and investment in the West Africa Sub Region and the African continent in general, the new terminal opens several opportunities to the country,” Managing Director of Yara Ghana, Mr Danquah Addo-Yobo said in an interview.
“This terminal facility will make Ghana a hub for the supply of fertiliser inputs within the sub-region and contribute to employment and revenue generation to the State,” he stated.
He noted that though wholly financed by Yara, the timing of the completion and inauguration of this facility also fits in the government’s programme of 1D1F for the country.
It will also strongly position Yara Ghana to support the Ministry of Food and Agriculture‘s Planting for Food and Jobs initiative through the timely supply and ready availability of fertiliser products for the farming community, he noted.
“This goes to show Yara Ghana’s commitment to support the government in its drive to develop the agricultural sector and the country as a whole,” he added.
Yara Ghana Limited is a member of Yara International ASA which is a Norwegian corporation and one of the largest mineral fertiliser companies in the world with a long presence in Africa and strong commitment to contribute to rural development, agricultural growth and professionalisation, making agriculture attractive to the youth.
By Claude Nyarko Adams
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