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Akatsi North: Agriculture Powers the District as 83% of Residents Feed the Nation

Akatsi North District is fast proving itself as one of Ghana’s quiet agricultural giants, with new figures confirming that more than 83.9% of residents rely on farming for their livelihood.

Date Created : 12/12/2025 : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

From sunrise to sundown, the district beats with the rhythm of agriculture, a backbone that provides over 70% of household income every year and continues to sustain families, businesses and local markets across the Volta Region.

Blessed with fertile land where the coastal and savannah zones meet, Akatsi North enjoys a unique ecological advantage that few districts can boast of. Nearly 80% of the land area is suitable for crop production, making the district a paradise for farmers and food producers. The blend of savannah and semi-forest conditions allows farmers to cultivate a rich diversity of crops that thrive naturally in the soil.

Cassava, maize, pepper, groundnuts, sweet potatoes, plantain, pineapples, beans and rice dominate the farms and fields, providing both cash and food security for thousands of households. Women farmers play a powerful role, especially in vegetable production, supplying fresh tomatoes, garden eggs, okra and chili pepper to markets in surrounding districts and beyond. The district is also home to valuable tree crops such as mangoes and oil palm, which continue to attract growing interest from agro-processors and traders.

Agriculture is more than an occupation in Akatsi North; it is a culture, an identity and a lifeline. Families pass down farming knowledge through generations, and community markets flourish with vibrant colours and aromas of fresh produce harvested daily. As demand for locally grown food rises and agribusiness opportunities expand across the country, Akatsi North stands ready to claim its place as a major food basket for Ghana.

With fertile land, hardworking farmers and a thriving mix of crops, the district’s agricultural strength is not just sustaining homes it is positioning Akatsi North as one of the most promising agricultural hubs in the region, ready for investment, innovation and accelerated growth.