Ghana

Sericulture was formally introduced into Ghana in 1992 leading to the establishment of the Silk Farmers Association, and later a silk factory in 2002 with support from the FAO. This boost led to an increase in raw cocoon production, but is now dwindling due to numerous challenges facing the silk industry. Another important wild silkmoth, Gonometa sp. (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) was found on Acacia sp. in northern Ghana. Brong-Ahafo region had the highest number of silk farmers.
In the past, Kente cloth in Ghana was made from silk yarn imported from abroad. However, mulberry sericulture was formally introduced in Ghana in 1992 by P.K. Ntaanu which led to the establishment of the Silk Farmers Association, and later a silk factory in 2002 with support from Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). There was an increase in cocoon production and farmers participation when sericulture started in Ghana.