Agricultural Crop Production
The River Oti, from which the Region derives its name provides fertile land for agriculture which constitutes about 80% of the economic activities of the people in the Region. The fertile lands in the Region also support cultivation of various agricultural produce roots & tubers, cereals, legumes and tree crops, including cocoa, coffee and cashew.
The Volta Lake and the Oti River do not only support the thriving fish production but also provide beautiful scenery for tourist sites, resorts, water transport and sports. Other economic activities include; commerce and transport.
Metrics
Crop Production Matrix (In Metric Tons)
Agriculture Produce | Production (MT) 2018 | Production (MT) 2019 | Production (MT) 2020 |
Maize | 54,550 | 58,677 | 58,350 |
Rice | 118,450 | 138,916 | 138,450 |
Sorghum | 5,855 | 9,440 | 9,450 |
Soybean | 4,550 | 5,010 | 5,280 |
Groundnut | 4,885 | 5,464 | 5,480 |
Cowpea | 2,880 | 3,911 | 3,860 |
Yam | 520,600 | 543,275 | 546,650 |
Cassava | 880,915 | 1,037,337 | 1,085,250 |
Cocoyam | 50,128 | 52,462 | 52,600 |
Plantain | 45,960 | 68,839 | 68,720 |