Pre-feasibility study
 for medical-grade corn production in Ghana

Site assessment preparation

FGM optimized the site assessment by preparing the investigation prior to going on site with:

• Topographic study of the selected area with remote-sensing solutions,
• Collection and analysis of available studies, project data, climatic records and country overview,
• Identification of points of interest to be investigated in priority while on site.

On-site assessment

• Review of site location and access,
• Assessment of water availability and topography,
• Appraisal of soil potential and collection of soil samples for analysis,
• Comparison of energy availability (national grid vs. generators),
• Landscape observations,
• Collection and analysis of local data (water, climate, power supply, local prices),
• Examination of surrounding corn fields,
• Evaluation of the social and environmental impact of the project,
• Interim debriefing meeting in client HQ.

Corn field requiring an improvement of production management.

Reporting

FGM findings and recommendations were compiled in a detailed pre-feasibility report including:

• Evaluation of the agronomic potential,
• Appraisal of the total cultivable area and final land occupation mapping highlighting location and acreage of each type of land,
• Assessment of the technical requirements for the development including land preparation, access and infrastructure,
• Identification of the key factors of success and the main challenges to overcome,
• Business planning update, integrating final production area, realistic yield forecasts, input cost and CapEx requirements,
• Project phasing and milestones for the development of the project,
• Review of the starch plant investment strategy,
• Report presentation to the client.

Provided services in the frame of this project

• Project Implementation