Large-Scale Rice Cultivation & Processing

Northern Region, Ghana

Location

$2,000,000 – $8,000,000

Investment Range (USD)

₵30,000,000 – ₵120,000,000

Investment Range (GHS)

Agriculture

Sector

Opportunity Overview

Ghana imports over $300 million in rice annually, creating a substantial domestic demand gap. This opportunity involves the development of irrigated rice farmland in the Northern Region — a zone with ideal growing conditions, access to the White Volta irrigation system, and established road infrastructure.

The investment covers land preparation, irrigation system installation, modern combine harvesting equipment, and a processing mill to add value before distribution. The Northern Region government offers facilitation support for land acquisition and investor liaison.

Key Highlights

5,000 acres of arable land available for lease (25-year terms)

Proximity to the White Volta irrigation scheme reduces water dependency

Government-backed FASDEP II agricultural programme provides technical support

Processing mill capacity: 2 tonnes/hour — targets domestic supermarket chains and export

Estimated payback period: 5–7 years at full production

Partnership model: JV with local cooperative or full foreign ownership via GIPC