Category: Agric
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West Africa is set to implement phytosanitary measures to combat the US$7 billion economic drain caused by invasive pests.
Crop Damage Inflicted by Invasive Agricultural Pathogens Crop Damage Inflicted by Invasive Agricultural Pathogens Invasive biological agents have officially transitioned from a localized farming nuisance into a severe macroeconomic threat, draining a staggering, estimated US$7 billion from African economies every single year. To confront this escalating threat to cross-border commerce, food security, and rural stability,…
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The Ghanaian farmer TV led by Madam Enyonam participated in policymakers, researchers, development partners and industry leaders at a national workshop on Ghana’s food future.
The Ghanaian farmer TV led by Madam Enyonam participated in policymakers, researchers, development partners and industry leaders at a national workshop on Ghana’s food future. One message stood out clearly: Climate change is no longer a future threat to farmers. It is already here. Floods, droughts, rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and increasing production costs are…
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Anticipating the Increase in Mosquito Resistance to Malaria Control Measures
Professor Yaw Asare Afrane, a distinguished Medical Entomologist at the Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, has issued a cautionary statement regarding the pervasive and sustained use of agricultural pesticides. He asserts that this practice is significantly contributing to the increasing resistance of mosquitoes to insecticides employed in malaria control efforts. Professor…
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Chief Fishermen, Queen Fishmongers Seek Authorities’ Support
The Chief Fishermen and Queen Fishmongers Council of Ghana has formally requested recognition and support from the government and traditional authorities for inland fishing communities and their leadership structures as vital partners in the development of the fisheries sector. In his welcome address during a meeting with government representatives and stakeholders at Kete-Krachi in the…
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Government cracks down on premix fuel diversion and hoarding.
The government has initiated a stringent crackdown on the diversion and hoarding of premix fuel. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development is intensifying efforts to safeguard Ghana’s premix fuel subsidy programme, ensuring its benefits are properly directed to the genuine fisherfolk throughout the nation. This renewed commitment is part of broader measures to enhance…
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Stakeholders within Ghana’s fisheries sector have advocated for the implementation of targeted scholarship schemes for students originating from fishing communities.
Stakeholders within Ghana’s fisheries sector have advocated for the implementation of targeted scholarship schemes for students originating from fishing communities, particularly those situated along the Volta Lake, to enhance education and healthcare delivery in underserved regions. Mr. Daniel Akpaglo Nyamekor, the National Vice President of the Chief Fishermen and Queen Fishmongers Council, made this appeal…
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A SUSTAINABLE NETWORK MULTIPLICATION MODEL FOR DRY-SEASON TOMATO FARMING
AN APPEAL TO HON. John Dumelo Mr Albert Tomi commends Hon. John Dumelo for his vision and commitment toward supporting young people through dry-season tomato farming. His decision to personally sponsor 20 individuals is highly commendable and demonstrates practical leadership toward food production, youth empowerment, and economic growth. However, He humbly appealing to suggest a…
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Women in Nyariga turn to soilless farming for income and food security
Every morning, Ms Adombila Awelgya, a resident of Nyariga in the Bongo District, walks behind her house to harvest fresh vegetables from improvised containers made from old sachet water bags and broken buckets for her family’s meals. Just a few years ago, the mother of four struggled to afford vegetables such as tomatoes, alefu, and…
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RUPAG commends gov’t for sustaining raw rubber export ban
The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has commended the government for sustaining the ban on raw rubber export for the past ten years. The move according to the Association, was bold and strategic for the growth of the local rubber industry. Mr. Perry Acheampong, Secretary to the RUPAG, said in a statement to the…
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Ho, Nkoko Nkitinkiti Program Launched
The Volta Regional Minister, Hon James Gunu, today, 26/05/26, officially launched the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative in the regional capital, Ho. The program is under the government’s Feed Ghana Program. According to the Minister, the initiative is more than a poultry project—it is a practical tool for reducing poverty, creating jobs, improving household incomes, and strengthening…
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Ghanaians urged to grow food crops in backyards
Alhaji Yussif Fuseini Amuda, Tamale Metropolitan Director of Agriculture in-charge of Crops has called on households across the country to cultivate food crops in their backyards to improve food security and reduce dependence on external food supplies. He said every Ghanaian home should ensure that at least one ingredient used in preparing meals came from…
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The Volta Regional Minister with other 24-hr Secretariat visits Hari Agro Feed and Foods at Volo
The Volta Regional Minister was in North Tongu together with the DCE, Hon. Victoria Amefadzi Doe, the Chief Director of the VRCC, Mohammed Avorna Akape, representatives of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Fidelity Bank and other stakeholders on a working visit to Hari Agro Feed and Foods at Volo in the North Tongu District. The Managing…
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DCE PARTICIPATES IN LAUNCH OF NKOKO NKITINKITI PROGRAMME IN THE VOLTA REGION
On Tuesday, 26th May 2026, Hon. Victoria joined colleague MMDCEs at the Ho Municipal Assembly in Ho for the official launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Programme in the Volta Region under Government’s Feed Ghana Programme. The initiative is expected to create employment opportunities, improve household incomes, strengthen food security and support young entrepreneurs through poultry…
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DCE JOINS REGIONAL MINISTER ON WORKING VISIT TO HARI AGRO FEED AND FOODS AT VOLO
On Tuesday, 26th May 2026, The North Tongu DCE joined the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, the Chief Director of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, Mr. Mohammed Avorna Akape, representatives of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Fidelity Bank and other stakeholders on a working visit to Hari Agro Feed and Foods at Volo in the…
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Crop Ghana Cocoa Board urged to establish cocoa clinic in Ahondwo
Cocoa farmers in the Ahondwo operational area in the Oti Region have appealed to the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to establish a cocoa clinic and provide essential support services to improve their welfare and sustain cocoa production in the area. The appeal was made during the farmers’ first operational meeting held at…
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Traditional Leaders encouraged to inspire youth to return to farming
Kuoro Manoh Babon-mira IV, the Divisional Chief of Billaw in the Lambussie District, has urged Ghanaian youth to reject the notion that farming is a punishment, describing it as a profitable and essential venture to improve livelihood. He indicated that if farming were sold in the market, it would have been an essential commodity and…
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFILING 14-YR-STUDENT
A thirty-five(35)-year old school administrator at Ridoana Comprehensive School at Atadeka, Mr. Anaglate Mends Edem Kwashie has been remanded into custody for allegedly defiling a 14-year old JHS graduate. The case reportedly stems from a report by the complainant, Lawrencia Ahorsu, an elder sister of the victim who lodged an official complaint over inappropriate Snapchat…
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Ghana has officially been announced as the host of the 2027 World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting.
Ghana has officially been announced as the host of the 2027 World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting. The Deputy Finance Minister, Honourable Thomas Ampem Nyarko, made the announcement during an official launch hosted by the WCF in partnership with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in Accra. The 2027 Partnership Meeting will take place from 16th…
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Over 26.5 million people facing hunger crisis in DR Congo – FAO
Today, nearly one in four Congolese are struggling to meet their basic food needs. ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti Today, nearly one in four Congolese are struggling to meet their basic food needs. ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti From FAO Regional Office for Africa Today, nearly one in four Congolese are struggling to meet their basic food needs.©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti Today, nearly…
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Ghana cocoa prices higher than Côte d’Ivoire’s – Nana Attakorah Asante
Cocoa farmers in Ghana are currently earning more per bag than their counterparts in neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire, Nana Attakorah Asante has said, rejecting opposition claims that producers are worse off under the current administration. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Nana Attakorah Asante, Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK)…
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Ghana needs $53.3 billion to deliver new climate action plan by 2035
Ghana will require about 53.3 billion dollars to implement its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), a 10-year climate action framework aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening resilience to climate change impacts. The updated NDCs, covering the period 2025 to 2035, were presented to stakeholders in Accra on Friday for validation and consultations ahead…
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Rice Farmers Demand Six-Month Import Ban To Avert Sector Collapse
Ghana’s rice sector is sliding into a deepening crisis. Producers warn that the huge glut of unsold paddy is not only threatening livelihoods but also eroding investor confidence and discouraging youth participation in the industry. The farmers are calling for an urgent six-month ban on imports after an estimated one million metric tonnes of locally…
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The solution is there – Expects Slams government inaction over ginger shortage.
The conversation started in reaction to news of imported ginger from China; frustrated, practical, and laced with immediacy. For Kojo Akoto Boateng, an Agribusiness Strategist and Farmer, the solution to Ghana’s ginger crisis has been on our laboratory shelves. The country already had what it needed. At the labs of Council for Scientific and Industrial…
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Maxwell Lukutor Supports South Tongu Rice Farmers With Seedlings and Subsidized Tractor Services .
Nearly 200 rice farmers across the South Tongu Constituency have received rice seedlings from Hon. Maxwell K. Lukutor as part of efforts to boost rice production during the current farming season. The intervention is aimed at increasing local food production and improving the productivity of farmers within the constituency. In addition to the distribution of…
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Forestry TCDA signs MoUs to boost beekeeping, rubber production and land restoration.
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to advance sustainable practices in Ghana’s tree crops sector. The agreements aim to integrate beekeeping, restore degraded lands, and develop rubber plantations to enhance production, environmental sustainability, and farmer livelihoods. A statement issued by TCDA and shared with the Ghana News Agency…
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Kenya’s tea sector under threat as climate change impacts flavour and yields.
Climate change threatens Kenya’s tea industry, report warns A new analysis by the United Kingdom-based charity Christian Aid has raised alarm over the future of tea production in Kenya, over climate change. Climate change threatens Kenya’s tea industry, report warns It warns that it is already affecting the flavour, quality and reliability of one of…
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SWIM appoints Evans Kyere-Mensah as global agritech, climate advisor .
The Student Workforce Innovation Movement (SWIM) has appointed Mr Evans Kyere-Mensah as its Global Agritech and Climate Innovation Advisor. Mr Kyere-Mensah will provide strategic leadership to expand SWIM’s programmes in agriculture, climate resilience, and next-generation food systems. A press release copied to the Ghana News Agency stated that he brings extensive experience in agribusiness development,…
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Forestry MoFA distributes over 1.2 million tree seedlings to farmers across 3 regions NewsForestry MoFA distributes over 1.2 million tree seedlings to farmers across 3 regions.
Hon. Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has presented 1,260,482 economic tree seedlings for onward distribution to farmers in the Bono, Bono East and Savannah Regions. The seedlings comprise moringa, cashew, and mangoes with farmers in Bono expected to receive 511,823 seedlings, Bono East, 352,135 seedlings and Savanna 396,524 seedlings. Speaking at…
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has pledged GHC35 Million Ghana cedis towards establishing a local rice seed production plant in Northern Ghana.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has pledged GHC35 Million Ghana cedis towards establishing a local rice seed production plant in Northern Ghana, equipped with advanced machinery to improve timely seedling production and bolster national food security. The initiative is structured to significantly contribute to Ghana’s rice subsector by ensuring access to high-quality seeds, enhancing…
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Government ban raw Rubber export.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has, with immediate effect, placed a 10-year ban on the exportation of raw natural rubber from Ghana as part of efforts to boost local industrial production and value addition. Source: Ghanaian Farmer TV
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TADA EXECUTIVES MET WITH DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE
“We are pleased to bring to the notice of all farmers especially Cassava growers that, the executives of the Tongu Agriculture Development Association-TADA today met with the north Tongu District Director of Agric- Mr. Yaw Boateng in Battor. This was at the express call to TADA following the submission of Cassava growers databases and proposal…
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7 CPC staff interdicted over Ghc 4.37million audit findings linked to the consumer shop
Seven staff members of the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) have been interdicted following a special audit by the Ghana Audit Service, which cited GH¢4,373,355.04 as outstanding and unaccounted for in relation to the operations of the CPC Consumer Cooperative Shop. The affected employees include union chairmen, accounts officers, managers, and the shopkeeper. #cocoa #AgriNews
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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced government plans to plant an additional 30 million trees starting in June.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced government plans to plant an additional 30 million trees starting in June. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to restore degraded forests and enhance environmental sustainability across the country.
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Director for Presidential Initiatives for Agriculture and Agribusiness Kofi Boamah Otokunor joined comrades and compatriots of the General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) to open the maiden GAWU Agricultural.
Director for Presidential Initiatives for Agriculture and Agribusiness Kofi Boamah Otokunor joined comrades and compatriots of the General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) to open the maiden GAWU Agricultural Expo 2026 at the forecourt of the TUC building the other day. He expressed the government’s commitment to developing Ghana’s food system in a manner consistent with…
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Ghanaians urged to patronise locally produced chicken to boost poultry industry NewsAnimals Ghanaians urged to patronise locally produced chicken to boost poultry industry
Ghanaians have been urged to prioritise the consumption of locally produced chicken to boost domestic poultry production and sustain the Government’s flagship “Nkoko Nketenkete” initiative under the Feed Ghana Programme. Dear Poultry Farmer, Mr. Bright Demordzi, National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, said increased patronage of locally produced poultry would create jobs, improve livelihoods…
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Rice farmers, seed producers receive training to boost productivity NewsAnimals Rice farmers, seed producers receive training to boost productivity
Rice Farmers, millers, aggregators, seed producers, and other key value-chain actors have received training on good agronomic practices. Selected beneficiaries were taken through seed purity and varietal selection, land preparation, soil and water management, fertilization and nutrition, post-harvest handling of rice seeds, as well as weed control in rice farming. The training was put together…
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Four granted bail over alleged cocoa smuggling from Cote d’voir
The Fiapre Circuit Court in the Sunyani West Municipality has granted GHC10,000 bail each to four persons for allegedly smuggling bags of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire to Ghana. The Anti-Smuggling Unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board, in collaboration with security operatives, arrested the suspects at Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West Municipality in April this…
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