Agribusiness
Ghana to host 6th Consultative International Cashew Council Conference
Christabel DANSO ABEAM Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), will host the sixth Council of Ministers’ Conference of the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) from April 16th to April 20th, 2024. The conference aims to bolster the development of the cashew sector and foster economic and social growth […]
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Editorial: GMO products have to be properly labelled for consumer choice
It is a welcome relief to hear the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) categorically deny the commercialisation of certain genetically modified organisms like maize, soy or even perhaps, tomatoes in our food chain. The clarification comes amid concerns expressed by a number of interest groups like the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), aggregators […]
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Agribusiness
K-Ricebelt project boosts domestic food security
The nation’s march toward improved food security has received a boost with the arrival of 330 tonnes of high-yielding rice seeds, courtesy of the K-Ricebelt project, a South Korean initiative spearheaded by the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). This project signifies a new sphere in agricultural development, providing an additional window amid escalating […]
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K-Ricebelt project: Transferring expertise and technology to feed Africa
Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, and Kenya are benefiting from a South Korean developmental initiative as a swift response to the danger over food security in Africa by helping these countries to increase rice production and reduce their reliance on imports. Known as the K-Ricebelt project, it is aimed at providing small farmers […]
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Agribusiness
Ashanti region: Foreign-owned mining firm hijacks over 100ha rehabilitated cocoa farm
A foreign-owned mining company is reported to have taken over 100 hectares of rehabilitated cocoa farms at Nkawie in the Ashanti region, allegedly without authorisation, denying the farmers access to their farmlands. According to TV3 News, the company, MIGOP Mining Limited, is conducting mining exploration and development activities in five cocoa communities in the Atwima […]
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Ghanaian cocoa farmers enjoy more gov’t interventions than their Ivorian counterparts – Fiifi Boafo
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has stated that cocoa farmers in Ghana receive significant government interventions, unlike their counterparts in Cote d’Ivoire. He also defended the government against claims that cocoa producers were being shortchanged, even though the farmgate price for cocoa had increased by 58%. “The premium […]
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Agribusiness
3FM celebrates women in agricultural technology and innovation
As International Women’s Month 2024 comes to a close, 3FM embarked on a journey to honor and spotlight the remarkable achievements of women in agricultural technology and innovation. The culmination of the celebration saw five outstanding women in the agric tech and value chain innovation, take center stage to pitch their groundbreaking ideas during the […]
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Agricultural technology: unlocking the agricultural potential
By Queenly Joy SMITH The world today is developing at a rate faster than forecast, especially, on the wheels of technology. As the world economy would have it, technology has set the stage for disruptive innovation and practices fueling the enhancement of various sectors, while creating exceptional returns for stakeholders. Although one of the oldest […]
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Agribusiness
REACH supports sustainable agriculture with conservation tools
The Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project recently held a significant ceremony in Wa, capital of the Upper West Regional, where conservation agriculture (CA) tools worth over GH¢650,000 were handed over to key partners. The event marked a crucial step in advancing sustainable agriculture practices in the region. The specialized CA tools, including no-till planters, […]
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Agribusiness
Queen mothers champion increased youth participation in agriculture
By Emmanuel AKOMEA Queen mothers in agriculture are urging young people to get involved in farming to support the sector’s growth and seize its numerous opportunities. Recognizing their influential roles in rural development, these women emphasize the importance of youth engagement for food security and sustainable progress. Nana Afia Darko Bredu I, Kyidomhemma for Suhum, […]
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Agritech West Africa Expo set to elevate agricultural innovation
In an effort towards bolstering agricultural innovation and collaboration, the third edition of the Agritech West Africa exhibition, coupled with Food & Beverage Ghana and FoodPack Tech Ghana exhibitions, is slated to grace the Accra International Conference Center from March 19-21, 2024. This flagship event is being held under the esteemed auspices of the Ministry […]
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Agribusiness
Dr. Jasaw champions comprehensive approach to enhance food security across Africa
The convenor of Ghana’s Chapter of the Africa Food Systems Parliamentary Network (AFSPaN), Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has issued a clarion call to individual member states, urging a comprehensive and collaborative approach in engaging all stakeholders along the agricultural value chain to mitigate the scourge of food insecurity. Addressing participants at the African Parliamentary Retreat […]
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Agribusiness
Solidaridad, Department of Cooperatives to empower cocoa farmers
Solidaridad has partnered the Department of Cooperatives in Ghana to facilitate the establishment of a robust regional and national cooperative association to increase cocoa farmers’ participation in decision-making. The partnership was formalised by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a brief ceremony at Solidaridad’s office in Accra. This is against the backdrop that cocoa […]
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Agribusiness
Access Bank supports 3 women-led agribusinesses with GH¢ 100,000.00 each
Access Bank has provided funding support to three women entrepreneurs within the agribusiness sector. Each of the beneficiaries received a seed capital of GH¢100,000.00 through the “Access W” initiative, specifically Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Thon programme to upscale their business and consequently increase their access to capital. Out of a total of 50 female entrepreneurs who participated in […]
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Agribusiness
Warehouse receipt regime will ease farmers’ access to credit – expert
Farmers have been urged to leverage the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) project to enable them use their stored produce as collateral in acquiring loans at better rates to support their businesses. Senior Credit Infrastructure Specialist at the International Financial Cooperation (IFC), Ubong Awah – who was speaking at the Ghana WRS project consultation workshop in […]
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Agribusiness
CBG is GIRSAL guaranteed Credit Partner Financial Institution of the Year 2023
The Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has been recognised by the Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GIRSAL), through its Partner Excellence Awards, with the Highest GIRSAL guaranteed Credit of the Year. The award, presented by the CEO of GIRSAL, Kwesi Korboe to the Managing Director of the bank, was to affirm that […]
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Agribusiness
Newage Agric Solutions hosts Green Field Day for youth farmers
…falls under HAPPY Programme The Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Programme has started yielding the intended dividends with the further training of about one hundred young farmers in the rice production value chain. This was revealed during a Green Field Day organised for beneficiary youth farmers under a project by the Newage […]
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