73 The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has opened nominations for the 2026 TCDA National Best Tree Crops Farmer Award, with farmers across six eligible tree crop categories being invited to submit their nominations before the deadline of August 27, 2026. The award scheme is aimed at recognising genuine and active farmers who have demonstrated […]
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TCDA partners GBC to expand public awareness of Ghana’s tree crop industry
186 A new partnership aimed at bringing Ghana’s tree crop industry closer to the public has been established between the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). The collaboration is expected to strengthen public education on the Authority’s mandate, highlight opportunities within the tree crop value chain and support the growth […]
TCDA Announces August 2026 Producer Prices for Oil Palm and Rubber…. Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunches Pegged at GH¢1,699.70 Per Tonne
247 The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has announced the official producer prices for Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFBs) and Raw Rubber Cup-Lumps for August 2026, in line with its mandate to regulate pricing and promote fairness within Ghana’s tree crops sector. The Authority, led by Dr Andy O. Okrah fixed the producer price […]
TCDA to Host National Oil Palm Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable Forum
305 The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) headed by Dr Andy O. OKrah (CEO) is set to convene key players in Ghana’s oil palm value chain at the National Oil Palm Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable Forum on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as part of efforts to reposition the country’s oil palm industry for sustainable growth and increased […]
Dr Andy Okrah Leads TCDA’s Renewed Push For Shea Industry Growth
361 The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Ghana’s shea industry through sustainable cultivation, conservation and value addition. Dr. Okrah made the commitment when he joined the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, the Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy and […]
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah Launches Shea Month With Tree Planting Ceremony
397 The Chief of Staff, Hon. Dr Julius Debrah, has led a symbolic shea tree planting ceremony at the Jubilee House to mark the beginning of Shea Month, reaffirming government’s commitment to the sustainable development and growth of Ghana’s shea industry. The ceremony, which brought together key stakeholders in the agriculture and export sectors, saw […]
TCDA Distributes 60,000 Rubber Seedlings To Farmers In Western Region
456 The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has distributed 60,000 elite rubber seedlings to 135 farmers in the Western Region under its Free Elite Seedlings Distribution Programme for the 2026 planting season. The initiative forms part of the Authority’s efforts to increase rubber production, improve farmers’ incomes and strengthen Ghana’s growing tree crops sector. In […]
Dedication, loyalty key to transforming tree crops sector — TCDA CEO
443 The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy O. Okrah, has declared July as the “Month of Dedication,” urging staff of the Authority and stakeholders across Ghana’s tree crops industry to renew their commitment to excellence, accountability and service as the country seeks to strengthen the sector’s contribution to […]
TCDA Targets Value Addition in Cashew, Shea and Rubber Sectors
579 The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) is intensifying efforts to promote value addition across Ghana’s cashew, shea and rubber industries as part of a broader strategy to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and increase export earnings. This was highlighted during a strategic engagement between the Chief Executive Officer of the TCDA, Dr Andy Osei Okrah, […]
Ghana, Thailand Deepen Agricultural Ties with Major Oil Palm Investment Proposal
464 The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, has welcomed a proposed Thai investment in Ghana’s oil palm sector, describing it as a timely intervention that could significantly boost local production and strengthen the country’s agricultural transformation agenda. The proposal was discussed during a high-level meeting held […]









