Category: Agric
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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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Local rubber purchases rise 43% after export restrictions
The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has indicated that preliminary industry indicators suggest that the temporary restrictions on raw natural rubber exports are beginning to foster increased domestic market activity, industrial growth, and value addition within Ghana. The Association noted that recent procurement figures reflect a rising domestic demand for raw rubber and enhanced…
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COCOBOD warns Ghana’s cocoa industry faces imminent collapse
Mr. Samuel Asuman, the Regional Manager of the Western South Cocoa Health and Extension Division of COCOBOD, has issued a warning regarding the potential collapse of Ghana’s cocoa industry if immediate interventions are not implemented. He noted that over 100,000 acres of high-yield cocoa plantations have already been destroyed in key producing regions, including Ashanti,…
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Small-Scale Fishers pledge to promote Fisheries Act
Participants of the inaugural workshop of the Small-Scale Fisheries Academy (SSF Academy) have articulated their dedication to enhancing the understanding of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act among their fellow fishers within their respective communities. The thirty participants, comprising both men and women from fishing communities across Ghana’s four coastal regions, conveyed this commitment in a…
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Farmers warn Weta Irrigation Scheme near collapse after years of neglect
Farmers participating in the Weta Irrigation Scheme (WIS) have formally requested the Government to expedite the rehabilitation of the facility, cautioning that years of neglect, coupled with recent catastrophic flooding, have brought the scheme to a critical state of disrepair. Mr. Gideon Kokoroko, representing the farmers at a press conference in Weta on Tuesday, articulated…
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Food and Agriculture Minister proposes poultry farming scheme for MPs
Mr. Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, has proposed initiatives to assist Members of Parliament (MPs) in engaging in poultry farming under the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, commonly referred to as “Nkoko Nkitinkitsi.” During a briefing for the Parliament’s Assurances Committee regarding the “Nkoko Nkitinkitsi” initiative on Thursday, Mr. Opoku stated that the…
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Farmers, traders welcome opening of Dambai’s 2026 new yam season
Traditional authorities in Dambai have officially conducted the customary rites to inaugurate the 2026 new yam season, thereby facilitating the commencement of yam trading within the Municipality. The announcement, disseminated via a public notice, indicated the lifting of the traditional prohibition on the sale and consumption of newly harvested yams prior to the performance of…
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Thirty fishers, stakeholders trained to promote fisheries co-management
Thirty fishers and industry stakeholders from Ghana’s four coastal regions have participated in training under the inaugural Small-Scale Fisheries Academy (SSF Academy) aimed at fostering dialogue and co-management within their fishing communities. The two-day workshop convened chief fishermen, canoe owners, fish processors, and officials from the Fisheries Commission to enhance their facilitation skills for community…
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Eight acres of suspected Indian hemp destroyed in Peki Dzake
The Volta Regional Police Command has eradicated approximately eight acres of suspected Indian hemp farms located in Peki Dzake, as part of its intensified efforts to combat the cultivation and trafficking of illicit drugs within the region. This operation was executed by personnel from the Command’s Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLU), following the acquisition of…
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Gov’t deploys 506 Feed Ghana Brigade officers to support farmers nationwide
The government has deployed 506 officers as part of the Feed Ghana Brigade program to enhance agricultural extension services and provide technical support to farmers and agribusinesses nationwide. These officers, selected from agricultural colleges and universities, will facilitate the implementation of the Feed Ghana Programme by collaborating with farmers, households, schools, institutions, and agribusinesses to…
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Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture visits Zebilla to engage tomato farmers preparing for this year’s dry season farming
The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. John Dumelo, conducted a visit to Zebilla in the Bawku West District to engage with tomato farmers who are preparing for the upcoming dry season farming. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting their production initiatives and ensuring access to reliable markets for their produce post-harvest, with…
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Hohoe Cocoa Farmers Laments over Cocoa Arrears
Cocoa farmers in Akpafu and Santrokofi have formally requested that the Government expedite the payment of funds owed to them for cocoa purchases. During a press conference, the farmers expressed that the delay in receiving payments is adversely impacting their livelihoods, hindering their ability to reinvest in their farms and provide for their families. –…
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Ada West farmers await compensation nearly a year after farmland acquisition
Farmers in various communities within the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region have formally requested that the Lands Commission and Bonifiche Ferraresi (BF), an Italian agribusiness company, expedite the compensation process for farmlands impacted by the company’s agricultural project. The affected farmers, hailing from Ayisah, Tehe, Luta, Blanya, and neighboring communities, reported that…
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42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration to be held in Sunyani
The 42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration is scheduled to take place in Sunyani, Bono Region, on December 4, 2026, as announced by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The event will be held under the theme: “Our Farmers, Our Food, Our Future.” Mr. Eric Opoku, Minister of Food and Agriculture, made this announcement during the…
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Pay us Now or Face Picketing, Western Region Farmers issues Ultimatum over ECOWAS Road Project
Over 7,000 farmers, landowners, and real estate developers in Ghana’s Western Region have issued a warning to the Ministry of Roads and Highways, indicating their intention to stage a protest if the government and the ECOWAS Commission do not disburse long-overdue compensation for the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway project by the conclusion of July 2026. Operating…
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COCOBOD releases GH¢2.6bn to pay Cocoa Farmers
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has allocated GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to facilitate payments to cocoa farmers for their cocoa purchases throughout the country’s cocoa-growing regions. In a statement released on Thursday, July 2, COCOBOD indicated that these funds are designated to ensure that farmers who supplied cocoa through the approved purchasing…
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“It’s Not Free Chickens, It’s Free Futures” — Eric Opoku Sets the Record” Straight on Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti
Hon. Eric Opoku Addresses Misunderstandings Regarding the Government’s Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti Initiative For several weeks, the term _Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti_ has gained significant attention in markets, lorry parks, and radio talk shows throughout Ghana. Loosely translated as “Small Chickens, Big Impact,” the government’s poultry initiative has emerged as one of the most discussed and frequently misinterpreted agricultural…
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