Ginger is a versatile and highly sought-after crop that has been cultivated in Cameroon for centuries. Its production provides a valuable source of income to many farming communities, making it an important cash crop with far-reaching economic benefits.
Recently, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided machinery and equipment to Nom’s Ginger, a cooperative producing ginger in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon. This support enabled the cooperative to quadruple its production capacity while also creating new employment opportunities for 15 people involved in production and distribution operations.
With global demand for ginger on the rise, this project highlights the potential of sustainable agricultural practices as well as their ability to stimulate local economies around the world.
Official Announcement by TIKA
TİKA provided machinery and equipment to Nom’s Ginger, a cooperative producing ginger in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon.
The project included the donation of an automatic bagging machine, a washing machine, a peeler, a fruit and vegetable dryer, a gas stove, a generator, a computer, cookware, and production equipment to be used in the production and packaging stages.
Furthermore, 15 people were employed for production and distribution operations as part of the project. The ginger powder, granulated ginger, and ginger tea produced thanks to the project will soon be put on the market.
Thanks to this support, the production capacity of the cooperative, which has 47 members, quadrupled.
About Ginger Production in Cameroon
Ginger is an incredibly important crop in Cameroon, with its production having a major impact on the country’s economy. Ginger has been cultivated and grown in Cameroon for centuries, with its cultivation being a key source of income to many farming communities.
It is one of the biggest export products of the nation, and it plays a pivotal role in providing employment opportunities to people living in rural areas.
The high demand for ginger across Africa has seen its production increase significantly over recent years, making it an important cash crop that provides economic benefits to farmers and their families.
This increased demand means that more money can be made from selling ginger on both local and international markets, helping to stimulate the economy of Cameroon as well as providing much-needed foreign currency exchange earnings.
The use of sustainable agricultural practices also helps keep soil fertility levels high, allowing for continued growth year after year.
Ginger Production Worldwide
The global ginger market size reached US$ 2.9 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 4.7 Billion by 2028.
Read the latest report HERE.
Sources: THX News, IMARC & TIKA.
