Category: Agric
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Harvest Turns Crisis As Tomatoes Rot Over Lack Of Crates
Crate shortages and limited market access are pushing tomato farmers in Anloga-Vume in the Volta Region toward heavy losses, as tonnes of uncollected produce rot in the fields. A recent visit to the Anloga District, a hub known for tomato and other vegetable production, found heaps of harvested tomatoes lying on sacks along the road,…
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Asanko Gold Supports 80 Smallholder Farmers Under Community Agricultural Program
Asanko Gold Ghana Limited has launched Phase Two of its Community Agricultural Support Program (CASP) to support smallholder farmers in its operational areas. Speaking at the launch, the General Manager of the company, Justice Fenteng, said the second phase is structured to respond to the practical needs of farmers and will support 80 smallholder farmers…
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Gov’t Launches Phase I Of Major Initiative To Boost Local Tomato Production In Volta Region
The government has officially launched Phase I of a major initiative to bolster local tomato production in Ghana, in a bid to drastically reduce the national tomato importation bill and foster sustainable agricultural transformation. The launch, which took place yesterday in the Volta Region, is being undertaken in partnership with Farmmate Ghana Limited. According to…
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CAAP Ghana And HTU Train Rice Farmers On Charcoal Production From Rice Waste
Community Advocacy Against Poverty (CAAP Ghana), in collaboration with Ho Technical University, has organized a training workshop for rice farmers in North Tongu and Central Tongu Districts. The workshop trained farmers on how to use rice chaff mixed with dry cassava peels to produce charcoal. According to the Executive Director of CAAP Ghana, Mr. Antonio…
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Hiawu Besease Cocoa Farmers Appeal To COCOBOD, Otumfuo Over Alleged Farm Destruction
Cocoa farmers at Hiawu Besease in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region have appealed to the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to intervene following the alleged destruction of their cocoa farms. The aggrieved farmers, who staged a peaceful demonstration, are demanding compensation for what they describe…
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KINTAMPO AGRIC DIRECTOR CALLS FOR BY-LAWS TO REGULATE CATTLE GRAZING
Mr. Eric Kontomah, the Kintampo North Municipal Director of Agriculture in the Bono East Region, has called for the enactment of bye-laws to control cattle herding and crop grazing in the municipality. He expressed worry over growing conflicts between farmers and cattle herders whose animals graze and destroy farms, saying the situation now threatens security…
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Two Station Masters Arrested For Allegedly Plotting To Kill Creditor Over GH¢91,810 Debt
Two station masters at the Ashaley Botwe Lorry Station have been arrested for allegedly plotting to kill a woman over a GH¢91,810 debt. The suspects have been identified as 44-year-old Abubakari Ateni, the current station master, and 45-year-old Eric Tetteh, a former station master. According to Police, Abubakari, who also worked as the woman’s errand…
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MoFA Urged To Probe Tomato Seedling Deaths In Ada
Tomato farmers in the Ada East and West Districts of the Greater Accra Region have called on the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to investigate the widespread dying of tomato seedlings after transplanting. The farmers say the losses have put the 2026 farming season at risk, with huge investments in seeds, inputs and labour…
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Northern Ghana Faces Up To 60% Cereal Losses From Striga Infestation
Striga, commonly known as witchweed, is causing up to 60 percent losses in cereal crops in Northern Ghana, with severe infestations capable of wiping out entire farms. The warning was given by Mr. Sumaila Seidu Saaka, Executive Director of the Forum for Natural Regeneration (FONAR), during a Striga Control Awareness Campaign at Damol-Tindongo in the…
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Over 50 Acres Of Farmland Destroyed By Sand-Winning At Tsumkpo
More than 50 acres of farmland cultivated with maize, groundnuts, pepper, and cassava have been destroyed at Tsumkpo in the Shai Osudoku District following sand-winning activities. Affected farmers say the activities have destroyed standing crops, degraded farmlands, and left deep excavations close to farms and homes, threatening their livelihoods. Mr. Samuel Kateinor, a 92-year-old farmer,…
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PWDs Must Benefit From Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative – GFD
The President of the Oti Regional Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD), Mr. Emmanuel Donkor, has called for the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative. Mr. Donkor said deliberate measures are needed to ensure PWDs are not left out of major agricultural interventions aimed at creating jobs and…
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Keta To Get Modern Farmer Service Centre To Boost Mechanised Farming
A modern Farmer Service Centre (FSC) is under construction at Dorveme in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region as government steps up efforts to promote mechanised farming among smallholder and commercial farmers. The project, being executed by Ghanaian engineering and construction firm B5 Plus, forms part of the broader agricultural transformation agenda. Project Manager,…
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Delmark Agro Equips Akatsi Youth With Food Business Skills
Some youth in the Akatsi South Municipality have received free practical training in grilling, food safety and hygiene, and business development. The programme was organised by Delmark Agro in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation under the theme “Empowering Young People with Practical Skills to Create Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities.” CEO of Delmark Agro, Mr. Edem Ackuaku,…
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Ahodwo Farms Appeals For GH¢2m To Scale Up Gari Production
The Chief Executive Officer of Ahodwo Farms, Mr. Kofi Ansah, has appealed for GH¢2 million in working capital to expand gari production and fully participate in the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy. According to him, lack of working capital is the main challenge preventing the farm from operating at full capacity, even though the production infrastructure…
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Kontomire More Nutritious Than Spinach, Broccoli – Dietician
The Principal Nutrition Officer and Dietician at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Emelia Dery Gbogr, says cocoyam leaves, popularly known as kontomire, have higher nutritional value than some imported vegetables like spinach and broccoli. According to her, kontomire is rich in protein, Vitamin A, and fibre, with levels that surpass broccoli and spinach…
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Ghana Secures $270M Investment to Produce 50,000 Tonnes of Local Chicken Annually
Ghana has secured a $270 million investment to revamp its poultry sector under the National Poultry Transformation Programme. The investment deal was signed at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in Accra between the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, UK-based Agrium Capital, Petra Trust, Axis Pension Trust, and Ghana EXIM Bank. The project aims to boost…
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Ghana Secures $270M Investment to Produce 50,000 Tonnes of Local Chicken Annually
Project under 24-Hour Economy to create 12,000 jobs and cut $400M poultry import bill The Government of Ghana has signed a Heads of Terms agreement for a US$270 million investment into the National Poultry Transformation Programme, aimed at drastically reducing the country’s dependence on imported chicken. The agreement was signed at the Tony Blair Institute…
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KEY INVESTMENTS BEHIND COCOBOD’S GH¢5.1 BILLION PROFIT TURNAROUND
ACCRA – The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has returned to profitability in 2025 on the back of several strategic investments and interventions across the cocoa value chain. After recording a loss of GH¢5.73 billion in 2024, the Board posted a net profit of GH¢5.11 billion in 2025, according to the 2025 State Ownership Report by…
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GHANA POSITIONS GARI AS KEY EXPORT IN AFRICAN TRADE EXPANSION
ACCRA – Gari, one of Ghana’s most common ready-to-eat foods found in every part of the country, is being positioned as a key export commodity to tap into expanding market opportunities across Africa. The sector is largely dominated by the informal sector in cassava farming areas, where mostly women are involved in the value chain…
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COCOBOD Begins Phase II Sensitization On Free Fertilizer Distribution In Eastern And Central Regions
The Cocoa Pest and Disease Control (CODAPEC) Unit of the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED), in collaboration with the Public Affairs Department of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has commenced Phase II of its sensitization and farmer engagement programme on the distribution of free fertilizer in the Eastern and Central Regions. The first engagements,…
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OTI YAM FARMERS RAISE CONCERN OVER CHEAP BUYING, HIGHER RESALE PRICES IN ACCRA
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Yam farmers in the Oti Region have raised concerns over what they describe as exploitative buying prices offered by traders from Accra, Kumasi and other major cities. Checks by SK92News at the Tokurano Yam Market show that fresh yams, including the popular Puna variety, have started entering the market in large quantities,…
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HYBRID TOMATO TRIALS IN UPPER EAST RECORD YIELDS OF UP TO 78.5 TONS PER HECTARE
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Tomato farmers in the Upper East Region are testing improved tomato varieties developed by WorldVeg to address challenges linked to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, pests, diseases, and limited access to quality seeds. Demonstration plots in Bonia, Gambibgo, and Goriko compared six WorldVeg varieties with local tomato varieties under field conditions. The trials…
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ARISE GHANA CALLS FOR STRONGER MARKETING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS TO GUARANTEE BETTER PRODUCE PRICES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Civil Society Group Arise Ghana has called on government to improve agricultural marketing systems to guarantee farmers reliable and profitable markets. The group also urged government to invest heavily in storage and agro-processing infrastructure to reduce post-harvest losses. According to Arise Ghana, agriculture must be treated as a long-term national priority, with…
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MoFA ENGAGES POULTRY STAKEHOLDERS ON NEXT PHASE OF NKOKO NKETENKETE INITIATIVE
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has engaged key stakeholders in the poultry sector to review progress under the Nkoko Nketenkete Initiative and to chart the course for its next phase of implementation. The stakeholder meeting was held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Participants included officials from MoFA, the *Feed Ghana…
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AGRI-IMPACT LTD UNDERTAKES MAJOR CSR INITIATIVES IN APEGUSO
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Agri-Impact Ltd, a leading agribusiness firm, has undertaken a series of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in Apeguso, Asuogyaman District in the Eastern Region, as part of its commitment to community development. On Friday, August 14, 2026, the company organized a health and eye screening exercise for residents of Apeguso. Hundreds of community…
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DUMBELO BUYS 10,000 BOWLS OF GARI FROM VOLTA WOMEN TO SUPPORT SHS STUDENTS
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Hon. John Dumelo, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has purchased over 10,000 bowls of gari from women in the Volta Region to support students in his constituency preparing for Senior High School. The gari forms part of the school supplies being provided to the students ahead of their SHS journey.…
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Weak enforcement, poor labs driving Ghana’s food-safety crisis
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has said Ghana’s food-safety crisis is being driven less by a lack of laws than by weak enforcement, inadequate laboratory capacity, and the failure to keep regulation in step with emerging risks. The Association said Ghana already had a regulatory framework covering food safety, including the Public Health Act, 2012,…
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FISHERIES MINISTRY BEGINS CONSULTATIONS ON PENSION AND INSURANCE SCHEME FOR GHANA’S FISHERFOLK
Accra – The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MoFA), in collaboration with the Fisheries Commission, has taken a major step toward improving the welfare and financial security of Ghana’s fisherfolk with a stakeholder consultative meeting on a proposed Pension and Insurance Scheme. The meeting, chaired by the Chief Director of MoFA, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, on…
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GOVERNMENT TO CULTIVATE 100,000 HECTARES OF NEW OIL PALM PLANTATIONS TO BOOST JOBS AND CUT $200M IMPORT BILL
Accra – The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to transform the country’s oil palm industry, announcing plans to support the establishment of 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations under the National Integrated Palm Oil Development Policy 2026-2032. The announcement was made by the Minister for Food and Agriculture at the National Oil…
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Making Agribusiness Attractive to Ghana’s Youth – Stakeholders Meet on International Youth Day
Accra – As Ghana joined the world to mark International Youth Day 2026 on August 12, young people, agribusiness leaders, and key stakeholders converged at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana to discuss how to make agribusiness more attractive to the youth. Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. John Dumelo,…
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GMA Blames Poor Enforcement and Lab Deficits for Ghana’s Food Safety Crisis
By Daily Newsflash | Koforidua Published: August 10, 2026 The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) says Ghana’s food-safety crisis is not caused by a lack of laws, but by weak enforcement, poor laboratory capacity, and slow adaptation to new threats. In a communiqué issued after its 26th Annual Public Lecture in Koforidua on July 24, 2026,…
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NPP Will Not Support Any Attempt to Criminalise Cocoa Farmers – Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 9, 2026 The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will not support any legislation or policy that seeks to criminalise cocoa farmers in Ghana. This was stated by *Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku, Chairman of the NPP Policy Committee on Agriculture and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Agriculture Committee,…
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Teachers Warned Against Using Pupils For Farming, Domestic Work During School Hours
CAPE COAST – Teachers across Ghana have been cautioned against sending students out of school during or after instructional hours to engage in farming, domestic chores, or other non-academic activities. Authorities say such practices constitute child labour and violate both children’s rights and the professional code of conduct governing teachers. The warning was issued by…
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Anlo MP, Hon. Richard Kwame Sefe Donates 10 Water Pumps to Women Farmers at Anyanui-Wedanu
By Daily Newsflash | Anyanui-Wedanu, Volta Region Published: August 9, 2026 The Member of Parliament for Anlo Constituency, Hon. Richard Kwame Sefe, has donated 10 ACm centrifugal water pumps to the Peculiar Ladies Association at Anyanui-Wedanu to support their farming activities for the current season. The intervention is aimed at improving access to water for…
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John Dumelo Cuts Sod for New Day SHS at Pantang, Targets 9-Month Completion
By Daily Newsflash | Ayawaso West Wuogon Published: August 9, 2026 The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has cut the sod for the construction of a new day Senior High School at Pantang in a bid to expand access to secondary education in the constituency. The sod-cutting ceremony took place on…
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Policy Failure Fuels Mining Takeover Of Farmlands As Food Security Risk Deepens
ACCRA, Ghana – Civil Society Activist, Dr. Steve Manteaw, says Ghana’s lack of proper land use planning is fueling the takeover of farmlands by mining activities and threatening national food security. Speaking at the launch of the 2023 Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative [GHEITI] report in Accra, Dr. Manteaw blamed weak policy enforcement for the…
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Ghana’s Cashew Sector Faces Crisis as 94% of Raw Nuts Are Exported and Farm-Gate Prices Crash in 2025
ACCRA, Ghana – Ghana’s cashew industry is under renewed pressure following a sharp decline in farm-gate prices in 2025 and continued dependence on raw nut exports, despite producing hundreds of thousands of tonnes annually. A new independent study warns that weak local processing is costing the country jobs, revenue and market stability. The report, _“Ghana…
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Tax-Free Local Juices To Boost Agro-Processing And Drive Healthier Drinking Habits
ACCRA – The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has announced that locally manufactured fruit juices will no longer attract excise duty. This forms part of Parliament’s approval of the Excise Bill, 2026, which removes excise duty on locally made fruit juices. The reform aims to make products more affordable, encourage healthier consumer choices,…
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Govt Oil Palm Development Under Scrutiny; Economist Demands Clarity On Financing
ACCRA – The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been urged to provide clarity on the Government’s Oil Palm Development Finance Facility. Development Economist, Dr. Frank Bannor, is asking the Minister to explain whether the US$500 million Oil Palm Development Finance Facility and the US$523 million Agricultural Enclave Roads Programme are the same instruments…
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Volta Region Remains Ghana’s Leading Producer Of Premium Vegetables – Agric Director
HO – The Volta Region continues to lead Ghana in the production of premium-grade vegetables, with no other region matching its consistent quality, the Volta Regional Director of Agriculture has said. Mr. William Dzemefe said the Anloga enclave accounts for much of the region’s vegetable output and has established itself as the country’s hub for…
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Illegal mining reduces fish production in Bono Region – Fisheries Commission
Mrs Charlotte Ndah, the Wenchi Zonal Director of the Fisheries Commission in the Bono Region, has expressed concern that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, around water bodies is causing a decline in fish production across the region. She said fishermen, particularly those operating on the Bui Dam Reservoir in the Banda District, had consistently…
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RICE FARMERS URGE GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITISE MARKETING SUPPORT IN 2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET
ACCRA – July 23, 2026 Rice farmers are calling on government to prioritize measures in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget to help them market their produce. The call was made ahead of the Finance Minister’s budget presentation scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026. According to Dr. Charles Nyaaba, Spokesperson for the Rice Producers and Processors Association…
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ITALIAN INVESTORS EYE GHANA’S COCOA WITH 3,000-HECTARE MEGA FARM PLAN
ACCRA – Monday, July 21, 2026 Italian investors are targeting Ghana’s cocoa sector with a major 3,000-hectare mechanised cocoa development project. A delegation from BF International, Italy’s largest agricultural group, led by Italian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Laura Ranalli, paid a courtesy call on the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to discuss the…
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CHIEF OF STAFF JULIUS DEBRAH LAUNCHES SHEA MONTH WITH TREE PLANTING AT JUBILEE HOUSE
ACCRA – [July 21st 2026] Chief of Staff, Hon. Dr. Julius Debrah, has launched Shea Month with a symbolic shea tree planting ceremony at Jubilee House. The event reaffirmed government’s commitment to the sustainable growth and development of Ghana’s shea industry. Dr. Debrah planted the first shea tree as a symbol of renewal, resilience, and…
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MAHAMA ANNOUNCES UPGRADE OF HOHOE HOSPITAL, FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION FOR PWDs DURING VOLTA TOUR
HO – 17th July 2026 President John Dramani Mahama has announced major development projects for the Volta Region during a community engagement and Q&A session in Ho as part of his #ResettingGhana Tour. Addressing residents, traditional leaders, students and civil society groups, the President outlined government plans in healthcare, education, infrastructure, transport and economic development.…
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GHANA EGG EXPORTERS GET RELIEF AS BURKINA FASO LIFTS TRADE RESTRICTIONS
Egg producers in Ghana are set for relief after the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry secured the lifting of trade restrictions on exporting eggs to Burkina Faso. The Sector Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, announced this following high-level bilateral talks held on Friday, July 17, 2026. According to the Minister, Burkina Faso also agreed to resume…
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ABLAWA TARGETS 5,000 FARMERS WITH FREE FERTILIZER AND SEEDLINGS IN NORTH TONGU
NORTH TONGU – [18th July, 2026] Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the next phase of his constituency support drive — this time focused on farmers. In a Facebook post, the MP said that after the donation of freezers to market women in Juapong, his office will now turn…
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Ghana Spends $350 Million a Year on Imported Chicken — Agric Minister Wants That To Change
By Dr. Georgia The Minister for Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says Ghana can no longer afford to keep spending hundreds of millions of dollars on imported poultry. According to him, the country spends about $350 million every year to bring poultry products into Ghana — money that could be used to grow local farms and create…
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The Fish On Your Plate: What Makola Shoppers Don’t Know About Where It Comes From
It’s another busy Friday afternoon at *Makola Market*. *Gifty Gyan*, a civil servant and mother of five, is making a quick stop before the weekend. She picks up smoked mackerel and a piece of tuna. Smells them. Haggles a bit with the vendor. Drops them in her tote bag and moves on. But Gifty doesn’t…
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Gov’t Orders Immediate Replacement of 10,000 Dead Birds in Central Tongu
The Honorable Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has instructed the coordinator of Feed Ghana to promptly replace all 10,000 Nkuko Nkitinkiti birds distributed in Central Tongu, along with their corresponding feeds and vaccines. The Minister cautioned that noncompliance with this directive will lead to sanctions, including the potential requirement to compensate for the…
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