What agricultural export tree crop has expanded dramatically in the Bono, Bono East, and Savannah regions over the past two decades?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale)
- Step 1: Cashew has become Ghana's leading non-traditional agricultural export. Step 2. The tree thrives in the drier Guinea savanna and transitional climate zones. Answer: Cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale). Why not the others: Apples, macadamias, and olives require temperate or Mediterranean conditions and are not grown commercially in Ghana.
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