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2,795 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 […]
2,903 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 […]
2,842 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 […]
2,366 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, […]
1,446 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,” […]
2,188 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 […]
930 Dr. Andy Okrah has officially taken over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tree Crops Development Authority, effective February 19, 2025. He will oversee the functions and daily activities of the Authority. Dr. Andy Osei Okrah is a forester with extensive experience in forestry policy, sustainable forest management, and forest regulations. He […]
1,220 The farming community of Blajai under Kpandai District of the Northern Region, is reeling in shock after a mysterious fire swept through 40 yam barns in different locations, destroying approximately 72,000 yam setts and tubers. Multiple farmers suffered significant losses, including Mr. Elijah Nbenba, Mr. Nakoja Nlanjo, Mr. Sajah Bijakie, Mr. Kwaku Nyong, Mr. […]
1,180 The Punch Newspaper Managing Editor, Ayisah Foster, has made a passionate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently implement the free distribution of chicks to farmers. This move, Foster believes, would significantly reduce the cost of poultry products, providing much-needed relief to consumers. According to him, a crate of egg is now sold […]
601 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has inducted Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante as the new Director of the CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), effective February 1, 2025. Prof. Asante, a renowned research scientist with over two decades of experience in agricultural research and development, succeeds the late Prof. Moses Brandford Mochiah. His expertise […]