Direct governmental production in agriculture in Ghana: Consequences for food production and consumption, 1960–1966 and 1967–1975

Abstract

The article examines the effects of direct government production in agriculture in Ghana, both during the period 1962–1966 when it was a high agricultural priority, and during 1967–1975 when the government tried to withdraw. The article concludes that direct government production was a constraint on overall domestic food production in both time periods, although there may have been other social benefits resulting from the policies.