Farming in your region

The middle belt between forest and savannah. Two rainy seasons, mixed soils — great for maize, yam, vegetables.

High-rainfall southern half of Ghana with rich loamy soil. Best for plantain, cassava, cocoa-belt crops.

The dry strip along the coast — short rains, lots of sun, sandy-loamy soils. Good for tomato, pepper, cassava.

The northern grassland — one long rainy season (Apr–Oct), drier overall. Best for cereals like maize, sorghum, soybean, yam.

The hottest, driest tip of the north. Very short rains; mostly grains and drought-tolerant crops only.