Agricultural Hotspots

Name: Ghana Agricultural Hotspots
Creator: EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX

Month by month, which Ghanaian areas the European Commission's early warning system flagged for agricultural stress, what kind — drought, flood, frost, delayed season — and how severe, with the crop or rangeland affected. Sourced from EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO). 111 records.

v1.0last updated Sep 18, 2026 · covers 11 Oct 2016 to 11 Aug 2026listing updated Sep 18, 2026GH₵19.00111 recordsAgriculture

Fields

Every column this dataset returns, with its type. This is the shape of the API response.

Field	Type
date	DATE
hotspot_code	INTEGER
hotspot_type	TEXT
assessment	TEXT
crop_warning	INTEGER
rangeland_warning	INTEGER
any_warning	INTEGER
source	TEXT

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First 5 rows of Agricultural Hotspots
dateDATE	hotspot codeINTEGER	hotspot typeTEXT	assessmentTEXT	crop warningINTEGER	rangeland warningINTEGER	any warningINTEGER	sourceTEXT
2026-08-11	1	Hotspot	In the southern bimodal parts of the country, the main-season maize harvest is underway with average prospects, except for the Central region where a notable drop in crop biomass was observed over the past two months. In the northern part of the country, crop conditions were below average as of mid-August; the Northern, Upper West, and Brong Ahafo regions are the most severely impacted, with approximately 30% to 45% of their active crop areas exhibiting a greenness anomaly. To a lesser extent, the Upper East region is also showing signs of vegetation stress. These localized seasonal deficits reflect broader systemic vulnerabilities. According to the [https://reliefweb.int/report/ghana/wfp-ghana-country-brief-june-2026] WFP, Ghana faces widening regional disparities, with northern and rural communities experiencing high vulnerability to climate-sensitive agricultural challenges, limited infrastructure, and food insecurity driven by global price shocks. Pasture biomass conditions across the main grazing areas of both the north and center remain stable, tracking at near-average to slightly above-average levels. Looking ahead, the [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_08_2-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multimodel seasonal rainfall forecast for September 2026 predicts near-average conditions nationwide, with the exception of the southern regions, which are expected to face drier-than-average conditions.	6	2	6	EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)
2026-07-11	0	No hotspot	In the southern part of the country, the main season maize harvest will begin in August. Cumulative rainfall over the past three months shows notable variations across the country, with deficits impacting the Northern and Brong Ahafo regions, near-average conditions in the far north, and above-average rainfall across the southern coastal zone. Crop conditions in mid-July are close to average in the south, pointing to an average output. In contrast, rice, sorghum, and millet crops in the northern part of the country are currently in the growing stage, where conditions in the Northern, Upper West, and Upper East regions remain below-average due to a negative greenness anomaly affecting approximately 25% to 40% of the active crop area. Meanwhile, pasture biomass conditions in the main grazing areas of the north and center remain average to slightly above-average. Looking ahead, the [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_07_2-3-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multimodel seasonal rainfall forecast for August–September 2026 points to average rainfall conditions across most of the country, except for the southwest where drier-than-average conditions are forecast. These dry projections follow the events of June 29, 2026, when torrential rains triggered devastating floods across Ghana's southern coastline—specifically impacting the Greater Accra, Central, and Western regions—which paralyzed economic activity, submerged properties, killed at least 12 people, and forced the emergency evacuation of hundreds of stranded residents ([https://reliefweb.int/report/ghana/gha-flood-06-2026-floods-2026-06-30] IFRC).	3	0	3	EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)
2026-06-11	0	No hotspot	Cumulative rainfall in the last month has been average to slightly above-average across most parts of the country. As a result, an improvement in crop conditions are observed in the northern regions that were previously affected by a delayed start of the cropping season. However, still a part of cropping area (ca. 35%/50%) and part of rangeland area (ca.30%-35%) show signs of vegetation stress in the north. As of mid-June, crop and rangeland conditions are close to average elsewhere in the country. The [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_06_2-3-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multi-model seasonal rainfall forecast for the July–August 2026 period points to average to slightly wetter-than-average conditions across the country.	3	2	3	EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)
2026-05-11	0	No hotspot	Following a timely onset of seasonal rains in the southern part of the country, planting of the 2025 main season maize crop was completed in April and harvesting operations are expected to start in August. In the north, planting of millet, sorghum, and rice is underway. Cumulative rainfall in April was ca.50%-65% below-average in the northern parts of the country. As a result, in the regions of Northern, Upper West and Upper East, ca. 55%-70% of active crop area and 35%-60% of active rangeland area are being affected by a greenness anomaly. The [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_05_2-4-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multimodel seasonal rainfall forecast for the June–August 2026 period projects average to slightly above-average conditions across the country. Although severe food insecurity has slightly declined, recent Cadre Harmonisé analysis, Ghana Statistical Service, and WFP data indicate that an estimated 1.5 million people will still face crisis-level food insecurity (IPC Phase 3–5) between June and August 2026 due to rising overlapping risks of poverty, unemployment, and food deprivation ([https://reliefweb.int/report/ghana/wfp-ghana-country-brief-may-2026] WFP).	3	3	3	EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)
2026-04-11	0	No hotspot	Seasonal rains commenced timely in March in the southern part of the country, allowing land preparation and maize planting to begin. Planting of rice crops in the south is also underway as of April, with rainfall over the last month being above-average and supporting sowing activities. In the north, seasonal dry weather still prevails; however, planting for millet and sorghum is expected to begin in May–June with the onset of the rains. While a slight delay to the start of the season has been observed in the Northern region, it is still very early, and there is ample room for conditions to improve. The [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_04_2-3-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multimodel seasonal rainfall forecast for May–June 2026 points to average rainfall conditions across the country.	2	1	2	EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)

dateDATE	hotspot codeINTEGER	hotspot typeTEXT	assessmentTEXT	crop warningINTEGER	rangeland warningINTEGER	any warningINTEGER	sourceTEXT
2000-01-01	10	example-hotspot_type-1	example-assessment-1	10	10	10	example-source-1
2000-01-01	20	example-hotspot_type-2	example-assessment-2	20	20	20	example-source-2
2000-01-01	30	example-hotspot_type-3	example-assessment-3	30	30	30	example-source-3
2000-01-01	40	example-hotspot_type-4	example-assessment-4	40	40	40	example-source-4
2000-01-01	50	example-hotspot_type-5	example-assessment-5	50	50	50	example-source-5
2000-01-01	60	example-hotspot_type-6	example-assessment-6	60	60	60	example-source-6
2000-01-01	70	example-hotspot_type-7	example-assessment-7	70	70	70	example-source-7
2000-01-01	80	example-hotspot_type-8	example-assessment-8	80	80	80	example-source-8

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Endpoint

GET connect.apighana.com/api/data/agricultural_hotspots

Auth: X-API-Key header
Pagination: page · limit
Format: JSON
Version: 1.0
Last updated: Sep 18, 2026from the source
Covers: 11 Oct 2016 to 11 Aug 2026
Refreshed: monthly
Last checked: Oct 1, 2026looked right
Source: EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX

How to cite

Cite this dataset and the organisation its records come from (EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX). Datasets are updated, so keep the date you accessed it in the citation. These records cover 11 Oct 2016 to 11 Aug 2026; say which period your figures come from. Last updated from the source on Sep 18, 2026.

API Ghana. (2026). Agricultural hotspots (Version 1.0) [Data set, compiled from EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX]. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from https://apighana.com/datasets/agricultural-hotspots

Code samples

cURL

curl "https://connect.apighana.com/api/data/agricultural_hotspots?page=1&limit=20" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $APIGHANA_KEY"

JavaScript

const response = await fetch(
  "https://connect.apighana.com/api/data/agricultural_hotspots?page=1&limit=20",
  { headers: { "X-API-Key": process.env.APIGHANA_KEY } },
);

const { data, meta } = await response.json();

Python

import os, requests

response = requests.get(
    "https://connect.apighana.com/api/data/agricultural_hotspots",
    headers={"X-API-Key": os.environ["APIGHANA_KEY"]},
    params={"page": 1, "limit": 20},
)

rows = response.json()["data"]

Agricultural Hotspots

Field

Type

date

DATE

hotspot_code

INTEGER

hotspot_type

TEXT

assessment

TEXT

crop_warning

INTEGER

rangeland_warning

INTEGER

any_warning

INTEGER

source

TEXT

dateDATE

hotspot codeINTEGER

hotspot typeTEXT

assessmentTEXT

crop warningINTEGER

rangeland warningINTEGER

any warningINTEGER

sourceTEXT

2026-08-11

Hotspot

In the southern bimodal parts of the country, the main-season maize harvest is underway with average prospects, except for the Central region where a notable drop in crop biomass was observed over the past two months. In the northern part of the country, crop conditions were below average as of mid-August; the Northern, Upper West, and Brong Ahafo regions are the most severely impacted, with approximately 30% to 45% of their active crop areas exhibiting a greenness anomaly. To a lesser extent, the Upper East region is also showing signs of vegetation stress. These localized seasonal deficits reflect broader systemic vulnerabilities. According to the [https://reliefweb.int/report/ghana/wfp-ghana-country-brief-june-2026] WFP, Ghana faces widening regional disparities, with northern and rural communities experiencing high vulnerability to climate-sensitive agricultural challenges, limited infrastructure, and food insecurity driven by global price shocks. Pasture biomass conditions across the main grazing areas of both the north and center remain stable, tracking at near-average to slightly above-average levels. Looking ahead, the [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_08_2-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multimodel seasonal rainfall forecast for September 2026 predicts near-average conditions nationwide, with the exception of the southern regions, which are expected to face drier-than-average conditions.

EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)

2026-07-11

No hotspot

In the southern part of the country, the main season maize harvest will begin in August. Cumulative rainfall over the past three months shows notable variations across the country, with deficits impacting the Northern and Brong Ahafo regions, near-average conditions in the far north, and above-average rainfall across the southern coastal zone. Crop conditions in mid-July are close to average in the south, pointing to an average output. In contrast, rice, sorghum, and millet crops in the northern part of the country are currently in the growing stage, where conditions in the Northern, Upper West, and Upper East regions remain below-average due to a negative greenness anomaly affecting approximately 25% to 40% of the active crop area. Meanwhile, pasture biomass conditions in the main grazing areas of the north and center remain average to slightly above-average. Looking ahead, the [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_07_2-3-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multimodel seasonal rainfall forecast for August–September 2026 points to average rainfall conditions across most of the country, except for the southwest where drier-than-average conditions are forecast. These dry projections follow the events of June 29, 2026, when torrential rains triggered devastating floods across Ghana's southern coastline—specifically impacting the Greater Accra, Central, and Western regions—which paralyzed economic activity, submerged properties, killed at least 12 people, and forced the emergency evacuation of hundreds of stranded residents ([https://reliefweb.int/report/ghana/gha-flood-06-2026-floods-2026-06-30] IFRC).

EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)

2026-06-11

No hotspot

Cumulative rainfall in the last month has been average to slightly above-average across most parts of the country. As a result, an improvement in crop conditions are observed in the northern regions that were previously affected by a delayed start of the cropping season. However, still a part of cropping area (ca. 35%/50%) and part of rangeland area (ca.30%-35%) show signs of vegetation stress in the north. As of mid-June, crop and rangeland conditions are close to average elsewhere in the country. The [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_06_2-3-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multi-model seasonal rainfall forecast for the July–August 2026 period points to average to slightly wetter-than-average conditions across the country.

EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)

2026-05-11

No hotspot

Following a timely onset of seasonal rains in the southern part of the country, planting of the 2025 main season maize crop was completed in April and harvesting operations are expected to start in August. In the north, planting of millet, sorghum, and rice is underway. Cumulative rainfall in April was ca.50%-65% below-average in the northern parts of the country. As a result, in the regions of Northern, Upper West and Upper East, ca. 55%-70% of active crop area and 35%-60% of active rangeland area are being affected by a greenness anomaly. The [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_05_2-4-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multimodel seasonal rainfall forecast for the June–August 2026 period projects average to slightly above-average conditions across the country. Although severe food insecurity has slightly declined, recent Cadre Harmonisé analysis, Ghana Statistical Service, and WFP data indicate that an estimated 1.5 million people will still face crisis-level food insecurity (IPC Phase 3–5) between June and August 2026 due to rising overlapping risks of poverty, unemployment, and food deprivation ([https://reliefweb.int/report/ghana/wfp-ghana-country-brief-may-2026] WFP).

EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)

2026-04-11

No hotspot

Seasonal rains commenced timely in March in the southern part of the country, allowing land preparation and maize planting to begin. Planting of rice crops in the south is also underway as of April, with rainfall over the last month being above-average and supporting sowing activities. In the north, seasonal dry weather still prevails; however, planting for millet and sorghum is expected to begin in May–June with the onset of the rains. While a slight delay to the start of the season has been observed in the Northern region, it is still very early, and there is ample room for conditions to improve. The [https://agricultural-production-hotspots.ec.europa.eu/seasonal_forecast/monthly-precipitation/forecast/monthly-percentile-probability-plot/multimod-2026_2026_04_2-3-africa.png] Copernicus C3S Multimodel seasonal rainfall forecast for May–June 2026 points to average rainfall conditions across the country.

EC Joint Research Centre ASAP, via HDX (CC BY-IGO)

dateDATE

hotspot codeINTEGER

hotspot typeTEXT

assessmentTEXT

crop warningINTEGER

rangeland warningINTEGER

any warningINTEGER

sourceTEXT

2000-01-01

example-hotspot_type-1

example-assessment-1

example-source-1

2000-01-01

example-hotspot_type-2

example-assessment-2

example-source-2

2000-01-01

example-hotspot_type-3

example-assessment-3

example-source-3

2000-01-01

example-hotspot_type-4

example-assessment-4

example-source-4

2000-01-01

example-hotspot_type-5

example-assessment-5

example-source-5

2000-01-01

example-hotspot_type-6

example-assessment-6

example-source-6

2000-01-01

example-hotspot_type-7

example-assessment-7

example-source-7

2000-01-01

example-hotspot_type-8

example-assessment-8

example-source-8

How to cite

Code samples

cURL

curl "https://connect.apighana.com/api/data/agricultural_hotspots?page=1&limit=20" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $APIGHANA_KEY"

JavaScript

const response = await fetch(
  "https://connect.apighana.com/api/data/agricultural_hotspots?page=1&limit=20",
  { headers: { "X-API-Key": process.env.APIGHANA_KEY } },
);

const { data, meta } = await response.json();

Python

import os, requests

response = requests.get(
    "https://connect.apighana.com/api/data/agricultural_hotspots",
    headers={"X-API-Key": os.environ["APIGHANA_KEY"]},
    params={"page": 1, "limit": 20},
)

rows = response.json()["data"]