Licensed cocoa buyers say delayed payments are restricting access to working capital as Ghana prepares for a new season amid expectations of lower production.
The programme will also establish artificial insemination centres and train local technicians to improve access to breeding services across Kwara State.
The new funding initiative is designed to help states overcome inspection start-up costs and expand processing opportunities for smaller meat processors.
The markets served have expanded to include the domestic market, Saudi Arabia, and several markets across Africa and Asia.
It also includes expanding the marine tug fleet to 80 vessels with bollard pull capacities of 70–90 tonnes.