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EDAIF approves GHC28.5M for 135 beneficiaries

The Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF) has approved a total amount of about GHC28.5 million to one hundred and thirty-five beneficiaries in the public and private sectors.

Specific sectors that received funding include poultry, agricultural production, agro -processing and manufacturing.

A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of EDAIF, Dr. Bafour Osei said they will continue to provide significant support to Ghanaian producers and entrepreneurs.

“The Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial related activities of three public sector institutions were also supported to enable them implement a number of projects”.

“A new phase of the EDAIF funded mango project, which is in its sixth year of implementation, was also supported,” it added.

Dr. Bafuor Osei Financial support was approved to expand the mango cultivation by an additional 2,800 acres in all regions of the country in 2015.

“The Board and Management of EDAIF wish to encourage small-holder Ghanaian cooperatives, associations and businesses to contact the organization for further information” the statement said.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

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