Agriculture General News

Agric Minister Provides 500 motorbikes To Empower Agricultural Extension Officers

246  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, […]

Agriculture Politics

Local Factories Key to Ghana’s Economic Growth- Punch Editor

577  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,” […]

Agriculture General News

GH¢1.5bn devoted to Agriculture Transformation Agenda, including ‘Nkokɔ Nketenkete’ – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

832  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 […]