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Global consultations on cassava as bio-fuel open

October 21, 2010 · WoREA Editorial Team · World of Renewables
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Mr Kwesi Ahwoi, Minister of Food and Agriculture, on Monday noted that the commercial cultivation of cassava as an alternative source of bio-energy, would not compromise Ghana’s agricultural lands or threaten its food security.

Accra, GNA –

The Minister argued that Ghana has a vast land area of about 23.8 million hectares out of which 13 million hectares are for agricultural purposes. However, only seven million hectares are currently under cultivation.

For more on this article: http://www.ghananewsagency.org/s_science/r_21518/

Source: Ghana News Agency