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TCDA Boss: Green Economy Key To Ghana’s Resilient Future

117  The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, has called for stronger national commitment to environmental sustainability, describing the green economy as a critical pathway to building a resilient, prosperous and healthier Ghana. According to him, the concept of “green” must be viewed beyond its traditional association […]

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TCDA boss pushes policy alignment to transform Africa’s cashew industry

273 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) ,Dr Andy Osei Okrah has called for stronger policy alignment, collaboration and investment among African cashew-producing countries to transform the continent’s cashew industry and make it more competitive on the global market. The TCDA boss made the call when he participated in […]

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Government launches major tomato production drive.. initiative targets tomato imports, boosts local production and creates jobs

277  The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has launched Phase One of a major initiative aimed at increasing local tomato production and reducing Ghana’s dependence on imported tomatoes. The initiative, launched yesterday in the Volta Region under the leadership of the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, in partnership with Farmmate Ghana Limited, […]

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Farmers Applaud Government, TCDA and World Bank for Timely Seedling Delivery

263  Farmers and Farmer-Based Organisations (FBOs) in the Bono Region have commended the Government, the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) and the World Bank for the timely distribution of improved cashew and coconut seedlings under the Tree Crops Diversification Project (TCDP). The farmers said the timely arrival of the seedlings had come as a major […]

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GFZA Woos Investors Into Cashew Processing

188  Ghana is stepping up efforts to transform its growing cashew industry into a major agro-processing and export-oriented sector as stakeholders intensify discussions on how to retain more value from the country’s raw cashew production. The development formed part of discussions at the maiden Cashew Council of Ghana Roundtable, held in Accra on September 14, […]

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NCO, TCDA deepen partnership to boost Ghana’s Agricultural exports

221 The National AfCFTA Coordination Office (NCO) has strengthened its collaboration with the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) to enhance Ghana’s agricultural value chains and expand market opportunities for tree crop products across the African continent. The engagement, which formed part of efforts to position Ghanaian businesses to take full advantage of the African Continental […]

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45,000 Coconut, Cashew Seedlings Distributed to Farmers-Dr Andy Osei Okrah

180 The Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (TCDP), through the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), has distributed a total of 45,000 elite coconut and grafted cashew seedlings to farmers in the Eastern and Bono regions as part of efforts to diversify Ghana’s tree crop sector and improve the livelihoods of farmers. The seedlings were distributed […]

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TCDA Supports Shea Pickers With Farm Inputs, Logistics

407 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr Andy Osei Okrah, has led the distribution of farm inputs and logistics to shea pickers, collectors and sector associations across the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah and North East regions. The intervention, which took place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, […]

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Oforikrom MCE Delivers Fertiliser Support to Farmers

515 The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Oforikrom, Hon. Anwel Sadat Ahmed, has secured and distributed the first batch of fertilizer to farmers in the municipality to support them to increase crop production and improve their livelihoods. The intervention, according to the MCE, forms part of efforts by the municipal assembly to ensure that farmers […]

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TCDA Opens Nominations For National Best Tree Crops Farmer Award

236  The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has opened nominations for the 2026 TCDA National Best Tree Crops Farmer Award, with farmers across six eligible tree crop categories being invited to submit their nominations before the deadline of August 27, 2026. The award scheme is aimed at recognising genuine and active farmers who have demonstrated […]