The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has established a new regional office in Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana. Commissioned by TCDA's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, the office aims to provide regulatory services and support to farmers, processors, aggregators, traders, and other stakeholders in the tree crops value chain. This move is part of TCDA's decentralization efforts to efficiently deliver services at the regional level.
The Bono Region, a significant hub for cashew production, is expected to greatly benefit from the TCDA's regional presence. The authority seeks to strengthen the organization and regulation of the cashew value chain. With the new office, stakeholders can easily access TCDA services, enhancing the authority's ability to monitor and support sector activities. The office will facilitate registration, licensing, compliance, enforcement, traceability, data collection, and public education.
Dr. Andy Osei Okrah emphasized that the regional office will enable TCDA to effectively represent its presence, guidance, and support to farmers and processors in the region. The office will bring TCDA services directly to stakeholders, improving their access to regulatory support and guidance. This development is expected to contribute to the growth and organization of the tree crops sector in Ghana.
Bono Regional Minister, Joseph A. Akwaboa, welcomed the establishment of the TCDA office, describing it as crucial for the region's agricultural sector. He believes that bringing TCDA services closer to farmers and value-chain actors will lead to improved productivity, quality assurance, value addition, and market access. The minister pledged the support of the Regional Coordinating Council and encouraged stakeholders to collaborate with TCDA.
Minister Akwaboa also urged farmers to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices to enhance resilience and sustainability in the tree crops sector. Dr. Okrah expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Bono Regional Coordinating Council, and development partners for their support in establishing the office. The TCDA's decentralization efforts aim to ensure that farmers and stakeholders have easy access to its services and regulatory support.
The commissioning of the Bono Regional Office marks another milestone in TCDA's expansion efforts. The authority seeks to establish a strong presence across Ghana's tree crops value chain, providing guidance and support to stakeholders. With this new office, TCDA is poised to make a positive impact on the lives of farmers, processors, and other actors in the sector.
The establishment of the TCDA office in Sunyani is expected to have a positive impact on the region's agricultural sector. Stakeholders are optimistic about the benefits that the office will bring, including improved access to services, guidance, and regulatory support. The TCDA's presence in the region is expected to contribute to the growth and development of the tree crops sector.
Key points
- The TCDA's new regional office in Sunyani aims to improve access to regulatory services and support for stakeholders in the tree crops value chain.
- The Bono Region, a major hub for cashew production, is expected to greatly benefit from the TCDA's regional presence.
- The office will facilitate registration, licensing, compliance, enforcement, traceability, data collection, and public education for stakeholders in the tree crops sector.
