1,241 The attention of the Management of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has been drawn to publications on certain media platforms citing statements made by former President John Dramani Mahama, alluding to a collapse of Ghana’s cocoa sector. The Former President made these statements while touring the Western North Region, claiming the producer price and mismanagement […]
Agriculture
Tension mounts at Barekese over alleged destruction of farmlands by chief
1,382 Tension is mounting at Barekese in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of Ashanti Region, as the youth have threatened bloody clash with encroachers to protect their farmlands being encroached upon. The community has come under siege with the indiscrimate sale of lands and destruction of farmlands by unknown persons. The youth, however, suspect their embattled […]
Addressing gender gap in agrifood systems could enhance global economy by $1 trillion – FAO New Report
1,084 A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has revealed that, addressing gender inequities in agrifood systems and empowering women will reduce hunger, enhance the economy, and strengthen resilience to shocks such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. “Closing the gender gap in farm productivity and the […]
Cocobod Rolls Out Plans To Enroll Cocoa Famers On Pension Scheme
1,907 The Board of Trustees Of Cocoa Famers Pension Scheme under Cocobod has on today ,22nd March,2023 engaged Journalists in the Ashanti Region on plans to enroll Cocoa Famers Onto the Pension Scheme. Speaking at the event at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi ,Mr Daniel Aidoo Mensah, Chairman of The Board of Trustees Of The […]
$32.53m Project To Boost Food Production In North Launched
1,143 A project aimed at boosting food production and addressing key constraints in the agriculture value chain in Northern Ghana has been launched in Tamale. Dubbed “Savannah Agricultural Value Chain Development Programme (SADEP), the project is expected to contribute to the government’s industrialisation agenda, support Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ), Rearing for Food and […]
Central Region Receives 2.5 Tonnes Of Seeds To Boost Rice Production
1,075 The management of the Rice Value Chain Improvement Project (RVCIP), being implemented with support from the Korean government, has handed over 2,500 kg (2.5 tonnes) of certified high quality rice seeds to the Central Regional Coordinating Council to boost rice production. The consignment, which is high yielding and disease resistant is for distribution to […]
CSIR-FORIC rewards Best Workers, Retirees, called on workers to plan towards retirement
1,182 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR- FORIG as part of activities to mark end of the year rewarded best workers and eight (8) retired staff who work at the institution between eighteen to forty-two years for their commitment and contribution to the institution over the years. Professor Dr. Daniel A. Ofori Director at […]
Farmers could face acute shortage of farming inputs due to government’s indebtedness – Minority
1,131 The Minority in Parliament says farmers are set to face a crisis during the next planting season if government does not settle its indebtedness to suppliers. Government currently owes suppliers of fertilizer and improved seedlings several millions of cedis. Speaking during the consideration of budget estimates for the Ministry of Agric, Deputy Ranking Member […]
Govt To Increase Organic Fertiliser Quota
1,525 The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Yaw Frimpong Addo says government efforts to increase the quota of organic fertiliser in the fertiliser subsidy programme in the 2023 budget stems from the need to improve food security in the country. Speaking on behalf of the Deputy Minister of Agriculture at the launch of Sika […]
Researchers, Scientists meet to Discuss Food System Challenges
1,209 Ghana is finding ways on how to use inedelible parts of tilapia fish for alternative protein and oil sources for consumption and for industrial purpose. A finding on the strategies is being undertaken by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research ( CSIR) through its Food Research Institute ( CSIR-. FRI) and Water Research […]