1,091 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 […]
Agriculture
Chicken Products affordable – Boris B Farms CEO affirms
1,201 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
1,615 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
1,012 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
1,212 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
1,166 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
1,351 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. […]
I’ll revolutionise Agricultural sector in my next administration – Mahama
1,127 Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has promised to bring back the joy of farming and revolutionise the agricultural sector in his next administration. He also assured that the next NDC administration will prioritise the welfare of farmers while working to ensure that they are well-resourced. According to him, his administration […]
Agrihouse Foundation has become beacon of progress within the agricultural sector – Deputy Agric Minister
1,092 The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Hon. Yaw Frimpong Addo says the Agrihouse Foundation has become a beacon of progress and catalyst for positive change within the agricultural sector. According to him, the foundation for the past thirteen years have consistently brought together stakeholders from all corners of the industry to promote knowledge […]
Kwabena Donkor predicts possible food shortage in 2024 over Volta Lake bank disaster
1,192 The Member of Parliament (MP) for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has predicted a possible food shortage in Ghana in 2024. This follows the flooding of communities along the bank of the Volta Lake as a result of the lake having its bank broken by excess water inflow. Speaking in an interview with Umaru […]