314 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 […]
Agriculture
‘Best’ place to store carrots to keep them ‘fresh’ and edible for up to four weeks
426 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
435 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
362 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
405 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
806 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
354 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
470 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 […]
NPP gov’t has invested in Agric sector than any government -Mankranso DCE
437 Hon Joseph Frimpong Bonsu, the District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West has said that ,the current NPP government headed by President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo has invested in the Agricultural sector heavily more than any other government in the Country. He said, since 2017 that the NPP government came to power […]
Charity Akortia from Agona West crowned 2023 National Best Farmer
558 A 57-year old woman from the Agona West District in the Central Region has been crowned as the National Best Farmer for 2023. For her prize, Charity Akortia received a cash prize of GH¢1 million sponsored by the Agriculture Development Bank. Theophilus Ezenrane Ackah from the Western Region was adjudged the first runner up. […]