Deal #5316 Version 72043 Version 95026
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2001] 568.0 ha
  • [2004, current] 651.0 ha
  • [2001] 568 ha
  • [2004, current] 651 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • 405.0 ha
  • [2016, current] 195.0 ha
  • 405 ha
  • [2016, current] 195 ha
Intention of investment
  • [2016, current] Food crops, Conservation (691.0 ha)
  • [2016, current] Food crops, Conservation (691 ha)
Carbon offset project
No
Comment on negotiation status
Integrated Tamale Fruit Company (ITFC) was incorporated in 1999 under Ghana Company code of 1963 (Act 179).
Comment on contract farming
In clusters of 20 acres. Limited to 120 outgrowers only. Currently ITFC has 1,200 outgrowers over 1,200acres (500hectares) of land (i.e. 100 mango trees/acre/outgrower farmer). The company initially targeted 2000 outgrowers but realised that output fell below expectations and hence it suspended expansion in order to address low yields. As part of their investments into the outgrower schemes, ITFC Ltd reserved the sole right to supply mango seedlings, water, water storage tanks, manure, tools and other technical support to outgrowers, and to be sole purchasers of their proceeds until the cost of production was fully recovered. Under the outgrower scheme, ITFC Ltd fully pre-finances the cost of mango planting and management until the third or fifth year when it may be possible to commence harvesting and sale.
There are outgrower farms for Tunayili community In clusters of 20 acres. Limited to 120 outgrowers only. Currently ITFC has 1,200 outgrowers over 1,200acres (500hectares) of land (i.e. 100 mango trees/acre/outgrower farmer). The company initially targeted 2000 outgrowers but realised that output fell below expectations and hence it suspended expansion in order to address low yields. As part of their investments into the outgrower schemes, ITFC Ltd reserved the sole right to supply mango seedlings, water, water storage tanks, manure, tools and other technical support to outgrowers, and to be sole purchasers of their proceeds until the cost of production was fully recovered. Under the outgrower scheme, ITFC Ltd fully pre-finances the cost of mango planting and management until the third or fifth year when it may be possible to commence harvesting and sale.
Name of investment project
Integrated Tamale Fruit Company (ITFC) Ltd
Crops area/yield/export
  • Corn (Maize), Mango, Vegetables (unspecified) [2016, current] 568.0 ha
  • Corn (Maize), Citrus Fruits (unspecified), Mango, Vegetables (unspecified) [2016, current] 568 ha
Comment on crops
Besides organic mango, they are also into maize production, bee keeping and butternut squash farming. The company also plans to start a citrus plantation in the future. Area in operation derived from the Mapathon 2020 has been overwritten to the area under contract according to local sources.
Besides organic mango, they are also into maize production, bee keeping and butternut squash farming. The company also plans to start a citrus plantation in the future. Area in operation derived from the Mapathon 2020 has been overwritten to the area under contract according to local sources. Future possible crops include: Butternut squash, citrus, maize.
Comment on use of produce
Mango for export.
Mango for export. The Company cultivates certified organic mangoes for both local and export markets
Processing facilities / production infrastructure of the project (e.g. oil mill, ethanol distillery, biomass power plant etc.)
ITFC has a modern drying facility and processing factory ITFC operates a nucleus farm alongside with an outgrower scheme and an ultra-modern drying facility and processing factory.
Fully updated
No
Yes

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areas
unknown field: location.areas
unknown field: location.areas

Data source #8gJwqOCu

Publication title
Large-scale land acquisitions for agricultural investments in Ghana- implications for land markets and smallholder farmers.
Date
2016
Name
Elias Danyi Kuusaana.

Data source #TwAhifSF

Url
Publication title
tegrated Tamale Fruit Company: Organic Mangoes Improving Livelihoods for the Poor
Name
Robert Osei
Comment on data source
Integrated Tamale Fruit Company: Organic Mangoes Improving Livelihoods for the Poor. Robert Osei.
Integrated Tamale Fruit Company: Organic Mangoes Improving Livelihoods for the Poor. Robert Osei. URL not found http://www.africa-platform.org/sites/default/files/resources/ghana_integrated_tamale_fruit_company_2008_0.pdf

Data source #lI6-0wJf

Date
2017
Name
Jenny Hansson

Data source #YKVTWkiC

Publication title
Methodological approach

Data source #Ull0Hj7I

File
Type
Research Paper / Policy Report
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC MANGO OUTGROWER FARM MANAGEMENT TYPES THE CASE OF INTEGRATED TAMALE FRUIT COMPANY OUT-GROWERS IN NORTHERN REGION
Date
2014
Name
Daadi et al
Comment on data source
Url link no longer available: http://www.udsspace.uds.edu.gh/bitstream/123456789/2542/1/TECHNICAL%20EFFICIENCY%20ANALYSIS%20OF%20ORGANIC%20MANGO%20OUTGROWER%20FARM%20MANAGEMENT%20TYPES%20THE%20CASE%20OF%20INTEGRATED%20TAMALE%20FRUIT%20COMPANY%20%20OUT-GROWERS%20IN%20NORTHERN%20REGION.pdf

Data source #Q2-GVWBv

File
Type
Research Paper / Policy Report
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
Women Access To Land And Food Security In Savelugu Municipal_ A Case Of Integrated Tamale Fruit Company Land Acquisition _ Afribary
Date
2023
Name
ZIBLILA RASHIDA CHANTIMA

Data source #1GmXQKmY

File
Type
Media report
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
Integrated Tamale Fruit Company (ITFC)
Date
2023
Organisation
African Tiger

Contract #FtPXu2ij

Date
2001
Expiration date
2100