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400 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, […]
317 The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) recently played host to members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs at its office in Accra. The visit marked a significant step in fostering collaboration and support for the development of Ghana’s tree crops sector. During the visit, the Chief Executive Officer of […]
279 The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has underscored the significance of agriculture in Ghana’s development, stating that it is only through agriculture that the country can truly progress. During a courtesy call by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, the Asantehene urged the sector minister to ensure that agriculture is made fruitful for […]
515 The Agri Eye Consult, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), the Faculty of Agriculture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and the Ghana Agricultural and Rural Development Journalists Association (GARDJA), is set to host the first-ever Agricultural Researchers-Investors Summit in Kumasi. […]
609 The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, in collaboration with the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Peter Amponsah, and some constituency and branch executives, have successfully undertaken a land identification tour to establish a vegetables and rice farm within the district. This initiative aims to provide constituents with access to […]
584 The Agroecology and Circular Economy for Ecosystem Services (ACE4ES) call upon policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society organizations, research institutions, farmers and international development partners to join them in advancing a resilient, climate-smart agricultural future for Ghana and beyond. In a Communique signed by Dr. Kwaku Owona- Hwesofour Asante, the team leader, stated that […]
619 Preparations are underway for the International Day of Forests, scheduled to take place on March 21st, 2025, at the Nkawie Kuffour Park. According to Abraham Essel, Manager of the Nkawie Forestry District, this year’s celebration promises to be a significant event, with a focus on establishing a food forest. The program, which aims to […]
604 The national president of the Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA), Mr. Stephenson Anane Boateng, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and the Agric Ministry to involve cocoa farmers in the economic plan policy. According to Mr. Anane, during the presentation of this year’s budget, the Finance Minister, Hon. Ato Baah Cassiel Forson, […]
601 The Punch newspaper Editor, Ayisah Foster is advocating for economic empowerment through local factories, urging President Mahama to prioritize domestic production over foreign imports. This call to action is particularly relevant given Ghana’s economic challenges, including high public debt, inflation, and unemployment. Foster’s proposal aligns with the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) “24-Hour Economic Policy,” […]
961 Government has committed GH₵1.5 billion towards its Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda, a comprehensive initiative aimed at revitalising the agricultural sector. The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced that despite financial constraints, this allocation is a strategic move to boost local food production and reduce unemployment. Speaking on JoyNews Roundtable […]