228 The Founder and Leader of the Action People’s Party (APP), Kenneth Nana Kwame Asamoah, has described the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, as the best candidate to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2028 general election. According to him, Mr Opoku possesses the leadership qualities, humility and strong human relations […]
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Government Boosts Public Service Delivery in Ahafo with Six New Pickups
289 The Government has taken another significant step towards strengthening public service delivery in the Ahafo Region with the presentation of six brand-new pickup vehicles to key public institutions to enhance their operational efficiency. The presentation ceremony took place at Sankore in the Ahafo Region, where the Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. Charity Gardiner, joined the […]
Farmers key to Ghana’s future — Eric Opoku
459 The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has launched the 42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration with a strong appeal for increased investment in agriculture, describing the sector as the bedrock of Ghana’s food security, economic transformation and sustainable development. Launching the celebration in Accra yesterday, the Minister said this year’s theme, “Our […]
President Mahama to Launch Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative in Ashanti Region
713 The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has announced the upcoming launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative, a programme aimed at promoting backyard poultry keeping to improve nutrition, food security, and sustainable livelihoods in the Ashanti Region. The launch, scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi, will be led by […]
Agric Minister Provides 500 motorbikes To Empower Agricultural Extension Officers
3,511 The Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has presented 500 motorbikes to agricultural extension officers to enhance extension services and boost food production. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in the sector, where Ghana currently has a ratio of 1,500 farmers per extension officer, far exceeding the international standard. Addressing Food Import Challenges, […]
Ghana’s $2 Billion Chicken Import Bill Sparks Call to Action-Hon Eric Opoku
1,513 Ghana’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has expressed deep concern over the country’s reliance on imported chicken, which costs over $2 billion annually. Speaking to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace,during a courtesy call to the Manhyia palace,Hon Eric Opoku emphasized the need to encourage local poultry farming to […]





