228 Former Chief Executive for Amansie West District has been adjudged the best livestock farmer of the Oforikrom Municipality. He awarded on Friday, 8th November,2024 by the Oforikurom Municipal Assembly at the time they were celebrating their version of the national 40th farmers day celebration. He took home snapsack sprayer, bags of fertilizers, fridge, etc, […]
Agriculture
NPP PC For Oforikrom Gifts Ghc5000, 30 bags of fertilizer to Municipal Best Farmer
243 Mr Michael Aidoo, the NPP parliamentary candidate for Oforikrom constituency in the Ashanti region has gifted Ghc5000 to the municipal best farmer in the municipality. The incoming Member of Parliament for the area also added 30 bags of fertilizer to the municipal best farmer to aid him execute his business as a responsible farmer. […]
Millets vs Wheat: Which is healthier ?
412 Unlike wheat, millets are naturally gluten free, making them suitable for those with gluten sensitivities. Gluten-Free Millets are packed with nutrients such as protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals Rich in Nutrients Millets have a lower glycemic index compared to wheat, which means they have a slower impact on blood sugar levels Low Glycemic Index […]
‘Best’ place to store carrots to keep them ‘fresh’ and edible for up to four weeks
606 It turns out most of us are storing carrots the wrong way, and you can extend this vegetable’s shelf life up to four weeks if stored the “right” way. Carrots will keep fresh for up to a month when stored the correct way. It can tempting to simply throw carrots in the fridge after […]
Afriyie Akoto addresses 70th anniversary of KNUST Agric Faculty
532 A former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, would be the ‘Guest Speaker’ at the 70th Anniversary celebration of the Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The week-long celebration, beginning on February 13, 2024 to February 17, 2024, would be a grand event, bringing together alumni, […]
European Union must relook at its policies on cash crop imports from the developing world
465 Last year, the European Union (EU) approved a new law that punishes commodity trading companies that import cocoa, coffee, rubber, timber, and other such commodities linked to deforestation and practices like child labour from the developing world. The law requires companies to produce a due diligence statement showing their supply chains are not contributing […]
Chicken Products affordable – Boris B Farms CEO affirms
506 By David Amoateng The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Boris B Group of Companies and Veterinary Service Limited ,Dr Boris Baidoo has described as very fortunate and encouraging ,the prices of chicken products in the market, explaining that, it is as a result of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) subside to reduce […]
CSIR -FORIG Commissions Wildlife Museum Solar Power System
980 The CSIR Forestry Research Institute of Ghana has commissioned Wildlife Museum and Solar Power System at Fumesua. Prof. Daniel A. Ofori ,Director of CSIR-FORIG at the event explained that, the initiative is in line with the lessons gained the advancement of industrializes that the attainment of Ghana to the middle income status requires a […]
GSA cosmetics laboratory first to receive accreditation in testing methods in Africa
449 In the framework of the EU-financed West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) provides technical support to the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) Cosmetics Laboratory, to strengthen its competence to test and certify cosmetic products produced in Ghana. GSA cosmetic laboratory has been supported to increase its testing capabilities in […]
A 46 Year old man adjudged the Municipal Best Farmer at Juaben
563 A 46-year old man, Mr. Kwadwo Frimpong from Odoyefe in the Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Region has been adjudged the Municipal Best Farmer at the 39th farmers day held at Duampompo. Mr. Kwadwo Frimpong owns 23 acres of cocoa farm, 50 acres of oil palm , 19 acres of plantain, 7 acres of […]