Healthy Harvests: Why Organic Crops Earn More in Local and International Markets
Across Ghana and much of West Africa, conversations about farm profitability often begin and end with yield. Yet a growing body of evidence shows that competitiveness in today’s markets is shaped not only by how much farmers produce, but how they produce it. As global demand for safe, nutritious, and sustainably grown foods rises, organic agriculture is quickly becoming one of the most valuable pathways for farmer income growth. According to FAO (2023), the global organic food market is expanding at an annual rate of 8–10%, driven by consumers who are increasingly concerned about chemical residues, environmental degradation, and long-term health impacts.
