Agriculture

Agricultural Insurance a solution to funding for farmers —- AGRA

1,002    A Policy Officer at AGRA, Dr. Dorothy Effah, has said that agricultural insurance could provide a solution to the challenges farmers face when applying for loans from financial institutions. A research down by the Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance ( ICEG), small smallholder farmers in the northern regions primarily rely on Village […]

Agriculture

Pink Gari Discovered In Volta Region

1,090  Anlo Tsiame, nestled in the heart of the Volta Region, a captivating culinary innovation has emerged. Pink gari is made from purple potatoes. This stunning fusion of traditional African cuisine and modern culinary creativity has been capturing the hearts and taste buds of locals and visitors alike This innovation was first discovered on @seyramOfficial […]

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Japhet Festus Gbede Launches Wuxor, Have, And Sremanu Farmers Association To Improve Commercial Farming

944    In an attempt to address the financial and business obstacles in farming in the Wuxor, Have, Sremanu Electoral Area, Mr. Japhet Festus Gbede have launched Farmers Association to boost commercial farming in the Electoral Area hence Akatsi South Constituency. The new group, known as Wuxor, Have, Sremanu Farmers Association seeks to conduct various […]

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FEDCO pays GH¢16m to cocoa farmers

2,399  A licensed cocoa buying company, Federation Commodities Limited (FEDCO), has announced the payment of GH¢16 million in cocoa premium earnings to cocoa farmers across the country for the 2022/2023 cocoa season. Up to 27,000 farmers trading with FEDCO across the country qualify to receive the premiums earnings. The company will pay GH¢50 on each […]

Agriculture

Agric Minister tours NSS biggest commercial farm

831  The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, had encouraged state institutions to learn from the investment the National Service Scheme (NSS) is undertaking in large-scale commercial farming. He said there were enormous benefits to be derived from such investments. The minister made the call when he toured the 20,000-acre Sekyere Kumawu Economic Enclave […]