Pesticide use on crops in Ghana has seen a significant upward trend from 2013 to 2023, reaching 2.3 Kg/Ha in 2023. The year-on-year growth rate varied, peaking in 2015 at 66.67% and stabilizing at around 4.55% by 2023. The average growth rate (CAGR) from 2019 to 2023 was approximately 4.68%, showing sustainable growth despite some fluctuations.
Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a continued but slowing increase in pesticide use, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.91%, leading to an estimated use of 2.77 Kg/Ha by 2028. This represents an overall growth rate of 15.42% for the forecasted period.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in agricultural technology, regulatory changes impacting pesticide use, and the adoption rate of environmentally friendly pest control practices. Monitoring these factors will help in understanding and predicting future changes in pesticide use.
