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158 In a gesture of support for the hardworking farmers in the Ejura-Sekyedumase Constituency, Hon. Muhammad Bawah Braimah, the Member of Parliament for the area, has donated a tricycle to aid in the facilitation of farming activities. The donation was announced in conjunction with the celebration of Farmers’ Day, an event that recognizes the vital […]
126 The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has officially announced the venue and scope for this year’s highly anticipated Regional Farmers’ Day Celebration. The momentous event, designed to celebrate and honour the dedication of the region’s hardworking farmers and fishers, will take place at the Mampong Difie Square. In a move aimed at fostering […]
180 To accelerate the transformation of Ghana’s agricultural sector, ensure food security, create sustainable employment, and enhance economic growth by reducing import dependency while boosting domestic production and export, the Mahaam administration introduced the Feed Ghana Programme. The Minister for Food and Agriculture,Hon Eric Opoku, has announced key developments under the programme in the […]
214 President John Dramani Mahama has announced a plan to provide a monthly stipend of 1,500 cedis to youth involved in afforestation efforts, as part of his government’s strategy to reclaim lands ravaged by galamsey. This, he announced, will not only create jobs for the youth but also complement efforts to reclaim lands being lost […]
179 The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has announced the upcoming launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative, a programme aimed at promoting backyard poultry keeping to improve nutrition, food security, and sustainable livelihoods in the Ashanti Region. The launch, scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi, will be led by […]
205 The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has taken a significant step towards restoring the environmental integrity of the region by announcing a large-scale reclamation exercise aimed at restoring farmlands and forest reserves devastated by illegal mining activities. The initiative, which is set to begin in the coming days, will be undertaken by licensed small-scale […]
1,172 In a significant move to enhance agricultural productivity, the Oti Regional Minister, Hon. John Kwadzo Gyapong, today handed over 100 water pumping machines to farmers across all nine constituencies within the Oti Region. The initiative is designed to provide crucial irrigation support, enabling farmers to cultivate a wider variety of crops and increase their […]
393 The Municipal Chief Executive for Oforikrom, Hon. Answel Sadat, has distributed a second batch of farming inputs to local farmers in his municipality. The initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity and support the local economy. The distributed items included fertilizers, weedicides, and Wellington boots to aid and protect farmers in their work. Hon. Sadat […]
3,113 The Centre for Climate Change and Food Security (CCCFS) is a Ghanaian non-governmental organization making significant strides in promoting sustainable development and environmental protection without relying on foreign funding. Founded in 2015, CCCFS has been driven by passion and commitment to address pressing issues such as climate change, environmental degradation and illegal mining. […]
2,890 The Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has presented 500 motorbikes to agricultural extension officers to enhance extension services and boost food production. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in the sector, where Ghana currently has a ratio of 1,500 farmers per extension officer, far exceeding the international standard. Addressing Food Import Challenges, […]