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Agri Impact Group, the game changer in sustainable agribusiness in Ghana and Africa

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November 21, 2023
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Acres Agriculture Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Agribusiness with First-Ever WAW Pitch Sponsorship

November 21, 2023
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Transforming Ghana’s Agricultural Sector: Stakeholders Unite for Harmonized Agricultural Data Infrastructure.

November 20, 2023
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European Union supports phase II of PFJ project

November 4, 2023
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NIC, Policy Link sign MoU for new agric insurance fund
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NIC, Policy Link sign MoU for new agric insurance fund

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November 4, 2023
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The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Policy Link – a global Feed the Future...

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Talmond Limited: Transforming the Ghanaian Food System with Tropical Almonds
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Essential Benefits of Tropical Almonds: The Talmond Limited Perspective

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October 3, 2023
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By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Incoom Tropical almond (Terminalia catappa) also known as Indian almond, is a tree native to...

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Talmond Limited: Transforming the Ghanaian Food System with Tropical Almonds
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Talmond Limited: Transforming the Ghanaian Food System with Tropical Almonds

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October 3, 2023
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By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Incoom In a quest to diversify the food system and promote sustainable plant-based alternatives, Talmond...

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AGRA constructs 31 warehouses for farmers in the North
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AGRA constructs 31 warehouses for farmers in the North

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September 5, 2023
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A total of 31 warehouses, have been put up by the Alliance For a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) in...

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Legacy Crop Improvement Centre organizes on-farm demonstrations for smallholder farmers
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Legacy Crop Improvement Centre organizes on-farm demonstrations for smallholder farmers

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August 29, 2023
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The Legacy Crop Improvement Centre has organised on-farm demonstrations in Fanteakwa North for its high-quality and locally adapted improved maize...

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Trade Minister inaugurates $10 million Cocoa Pulp Processing Factory

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August 29, 2023
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Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, Minister of Trade and Industry, has inaugurated a $10 million state-of-the-art cocoa pulp processing factory to...

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Atidepe Foundation distributes free coconut seedlings to residents
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Atidepe Foundation distributes free coconut seedlings to residents

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August 27, 2023
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Mr Thomas Yao Atidepe, the assembly member for Torve Electoral Area within the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region...

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KIC begins dialogue on advancing food security and innovation
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KIC begins dialogue on advancing food security and innovation

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August 26, 2023
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The Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) and its partners have hosted an Agricultural Innovation for Africa (AIA) Conference, a platform that ignites transformational dialogue to share insights on...

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USAID supports pineapple production expansion in Ashanti 
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USAID supports pineapple production expansion in Ashanti 

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August 26, 2023
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The US Government, through the USAID-supported Feed the Future Ghana Mobilizing Finance in Agriculture (USAID MFA) Activity, under the COVID-19...

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CSIR-SARI launches Ricowas project to scale up climate-resilient rice production
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CSIR-SARI launches Ricowas project to scale up climate-resilient rice production

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August 26, 2023
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), has launched Ricowas, a Project on scaling...

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GIRSAL to revive chili production and export with net house technology
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GIRSAL to revive chili production and export with net house technology

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August 25, 2023
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Although the European Union’s (EU) ban on Ghana’s vegetable export was lifted in 2017, its impact is still being felt...

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Call for entries for Agri Influencer Award 2023
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Call for entries for Agri Influencer Award 2023

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August 4, 2023
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Award for excellent public relations work on social media platforms – Award ceremony at Agritechnica 2023 – submission deadline September...

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GIRSAL exports chili in first commercial quantity
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GIRSAL exports chili in first commercial quantity

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July 30, 2023
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The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) has exported its first chili in commercial quantity after the company...

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One Country One Priority Product advances in Africa
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Application opens for 2023 Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge

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July 25, 2023
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Deadline: 10th August, 2023 Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge is a call for solutions using climate-smart agriculture approaches to improve food...

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Guinness Ghana partners SNV to drive sustainable sorghum sourcing in Ghana
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Guinness Ghana partners SNV to drive sustainable sorghum sourcing in Ghana

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July 12, 2023
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Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC and SNV Netherlands Development Organization have announced an initiative aimed at significantly enhancing sustainable production and...

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Planting for Food and Jobs was a success but exaggerated-GAWUG
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PFJ to priorities cereals, poultry in second phase

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July 10, 2023
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Government through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) will soon launch phase-two of the Planting for Food and Jobs...

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Jospong Group signs agreement with IRRI
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Jospong Group signs agreement with IRRI

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July 1, 2023
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Jospong Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to bring the latest and...

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JICA, FAO support new soya-bean dev’t project in Ghana
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JICA, FAO support new soya-bean dev’t project in Ghana

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June 27, 2023
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The government of Japan is investing an estimated US$600,000 into soya-bean production in a bid to improve the cereal’s entire...

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Norpalm distributes crude palm oil to 21 institutions
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Norpalm distributes crude palm oil to 21 institutions

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June 16, 2023
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Norpalm Ghana Limited, an agro-based -processing company, has distributed crude palm oil to 21 selected institutions in the Western Region....

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Morocco donates 2,000 tons of fertilizers to Gabonese farmers
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US$1.3bn fertiliser complex to be operational in 3yrs

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June 10, 2023
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Government has joined forces with OCP Group, a Moroccan company, to complete the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a US$1.3billion...

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Government Committed to Make Agriculture More Attractive – President Akufo Addo
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National Aquaculture Center and Commercial Farms project commissioned

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June 10, 2023
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President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has commissioned the National Aquaculture Centre and Commercial Farms project in the Adentan Municipality of...

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The youth urged to venture into coconut farming
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Cashew, coconut and rubber get US$100m financing boost

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June 1, 2023
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The World Bank has granted a US$100million facility to boost production and improve the value chains of cashew, coconut and...

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EU, SNV inaugurate rice processing facility at Shama
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EU, SNV inaugurate rice processing facility at Shama

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June 1, 2023
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A rice processing factory at Anto in the Shama district of the Western Region has been inaugurated by SNV Ghana...

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Cashew farmers unhappy about the pricing regime move by government
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Ban on foreign cashew buyers looms

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June 1, 2023
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A new regulation to block foreigners from purchasing cashew nuts directly from the farmgate will soon be enforced to make...

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship on food security, climate and environment in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship on food security, climate and environment in Sub-Saharan Africa

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June 1, 2023
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Deadline:14 June 2023, 13:00 CET The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) is accepting proposals for projects contributing to innovation...

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IRENA NewGen renewable energy accelerator programme
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IRENA NewGen renewable energy accelerator programme

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June 1, 2023
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IRENA, supported by the United Arab Emirates, has established the NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) programme to empower youth to...

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ISA Scholarship Program 2024 in Hamburg, Germany (Fully Funded)
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ISA Scholarship Program 2024 in Hamburg, Germany (Fully Funded)

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June 1, 2023
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Deadline:June 15th, 2023.  The International Sustainability Academy (ISA) is a 9-month stipend & personal development program, where 13 Young Professionals...

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EU-funded WACOMP transforms mango industry
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EU-funded WACOMP transforms mango industry

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May 30, 2023
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The West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) Ghana – a project mainly funded by the European Union (EU), is seeking to...

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Potential impacts of recently introduced taxes on agribusiness
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Potential impacts of recently introduced taxes on agribusiness

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April 26, 2023
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The three new taxes introduced by the government of Ghana in 2023 – the Growth and Sustainability Levy Act (Act 1095),...

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Farmerline gets GHC 97 million to support African agribusinesses
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Farmerline expands operations in Africa

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April 18, 2023
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Farmerline – one of the world’s leading agritech companies -has announced its expansion into francophone Africa with an official launch...

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GIRSAL to revive the fresh Chili pepper export industry

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April 18, 2023
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Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL), USAID Ghana Trade and Investment Activity, VegPro Kenya, and other partners...

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Demeter Ghana launches ‘Asaase Hene’ cocoa fertiliser
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Demeter Ghana launches ‘Asaase Hene’ cocoa fertiliser

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April 17, 2023
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Demeter Ghana Ltd., one of Ghana’s leading fertiliser manufacturer, has added on to its brands Polysulphate cocoa fertiliser – also...

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Agrihouse Foundation organises its’ Sixth AG-STUD Bootcamp
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Agrihouse Foundation organises its’ Sixth AG-STUD Bootcamp

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April 17, 2023
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Agrihouse Foundation recently organised a highly successful and impactful sixth edition of its annual Agricultural Students’ Career Guidance & Mentorship...

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U.S. Government partners Warc Group to alleviate poverty among Smallholder farmers in the Upper West Region
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USAID announces $500,000 Innovative Finance Grant Window to SMEs in northern Ghana

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April 15, 2023
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The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced its $500,000 Innovative Finance Grant...

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Chinese investors set to build largest sugar producing factory in Ghana
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Chinese investors set to build largest sugar producing factory in Ghana

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April 6, 2023
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Chinese investors are set to build the largest sugar producing factory in the country, around the Bui dam enclave in...

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Catfish farming has a lot of prospects – Fish farmer
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Catfish farming has a lot of prospects – Fish farmer

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March 21, 2023
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Mr King Kofi Faska, a catfish farmer and entrepreneur, has said that catfish farming has a lot of prospects as...

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$5 million GB tomato tin factory commissioned in Tema
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$5 million GB tomato tin factory commissioned in Tema

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March 16, 2023
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Tuesday commissioned an expanded tomato tin factory of the Gallina Blanca (GB) Foods, manufacturer of...

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Female Shea processors receive training in financial accounting
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Increase investment for women in agriculture – Government urged

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March 14, 2023
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 Government has been urged to increase investment for women in agriculture, to help them increase production and contribute significantly to...

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Grow For Me project inspire agriculture start-ups
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Grow For Me project inspire agriculture start-ups

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February 27, 2023
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…the story behind Grow For Me In this era when the African continent is becoming more youthful and mobile technology...

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Rice import bill hits GH¢6.8bn
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Rice import bill hits GH¢6.8bn

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February 8, 2023
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The economy spent over GH¢6.8billion (equivalent to US$560million at current market rates) importing rice, a grain that can be produced...

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UENR, KIC sign MOU to create agriTech innovation opportunities for youth in Bono Region
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UENR, KIC sign MOU to create agriTech innovation opportunities for youth in Bono Region

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February 3, 2023
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The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U) with Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC)...

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Agritech West Africa Exhibition to be held in March 2023
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Agritech West Africa Exhibition to be held in March 2023

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February 3, 2023
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Ghana to have the second edition of the Agritech West Africa exhibition, along with Food & Beverage Ghana and FoodPack Tech Ghana exhibitions, shall be held...

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USAID, Ministry of Fisheries outdoors scheme for Safe Fish Certification and Licensing
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USAID, Ministry of Fisheries outdoors scheme for Safe Fish Certification and Licensing

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February 1, 2023
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The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture...

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Ghana-EU agribusiness online platform launched
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Ghana-EU agribusiness online platform launched

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February 1, 2023
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An online platform that will directly link Ghanaian Agribusinesses to counterparts in the European Union (EU) market has been launched...

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GSMA AgriTech Accelerator Programme

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January 18, 2023
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GSMA is pleased to announce the AgriTech Accelerator to support and fast-track the growth of innovative, revenue-generating digital agriculture solutions that support...

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Fidelity Bank tops Partner Financial Institutions lending to agriculture sector
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Fidelity Bank tops Partner Financial Institutions lending to agriculture sector

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December 27, 2022
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The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GIRSAL) at its end of year Partner Financial Institution and Technical...

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Ethiopia: Irrigated farming helps farmers produce more, even when the rain is erratic.
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Pwalugu gets GH¢253m for irrigation dev’t; but peasant farmers say amount is inadequate

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December 20, 2022
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While government has allocated a little over GH¢253million for constructing the Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam as mentioned in the 2023 national...

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World Fisheries Day: The need to recognise Small-scale fisherfolks
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Central Region records increase in fish production

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December 4, 2022
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The Central Region has contributed about 49,752.00 metric tons of fish valued at GH¢389,335.00 out of a total of 628.617.53...

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Foreign companies seek agribusiness opportunities in Ghana
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Foreign companies seek agribusiness opportunities in Ghana

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December 4, 2022
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Companies from about 19 countries are in Ghana to seek opportunities for inclusive business and value chain development in the agricultural sector....

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How to control pest and diseases on your farm – FAO
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$230 million agrifood systems transformation program Initiated

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December 3, 2022
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will lead...

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USAID-supported Feed the Future Ghana MFA Activity working to address financing constraints of Women in Poultry Value Chain
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USAID-supported Feed the Future Ghana MFA Activity working to address financing constraints of Women in Poultry Value Chain

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November 26, 2022
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The USAID-supported Feed the Future Ghana Mobilizing Finance in Agriculture (MFA) Activity held a Business Management Training for 120 members...

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EU injects EUR 2.5 million into Ghana’s agricultural sector
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EU injects EUR 2.5 million into Ghana’s agricultural sector

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November 21, 2022
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The European Union (EU), has injected EUR2.5 million into Ghana’s agricultural sector to help increase farmers’ access to credit facilities...

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Women Rear digital project to boost vaccine delivery among women livestock holders in Ghana
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Women Rear digital project to boost vaccine delivery among women livestock holders in Ghana

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November 20, 2022
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Each year, millions of women livestock owners lose a significant number of their animals to preventable diseases – thanks to...

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Central region’s citrus industry gets big boost
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Central region’s citrus industry gets big boost

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October 19, 2022
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Over 1,100 farmers in the AAK district in the Central region are excited as they enjoy partnership for Crop improvement...

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Ghana’s leading exporter of potato ranks 6th at Ghana Club 100 Awards
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Ghana’s leading exporter of potato ranks 6th at Ghana Club 100 Awards

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October 19, 2022
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Maphlix Trust Ghana Limited, Ghana’s leading producer and exporter of potatoes, ranks sixth at the Ghana Club 100 Awards.The company,...

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$5 million GB tomato tin factory commissioned in Tema
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Ghana’s tomato import from Burkina Faso hits US$400m annually

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October 18, 2022
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Trade data from the Ghana Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association (Ghana Vegetables) indicate that annual tomato import from neighbouring Burkina...

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Agrihouse calls for support to extend “One Household, One Garden” initiative
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Agrihouse calls for support to extend “One Household, One Garden” initiative

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October 18, 2022
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Agrihouse Foundation, a non-governmental agricultural capacity building, innovation and project management organisation, has called on Government and individuals to support...

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US Ambassador call for partnerships to tackle agribusiness challenges in Ghana
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US Ambassador call for partnerships to tackle agribusiness challenges in Ghana

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October 18, 2022
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Ambassador Virginia Evelyn Palmer, the United States Ambassador to Ghana, has called on stakeholders in the agribusiness sector to leverage...

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U.S. and Ghana partnership to provide new agricultural financing to assist 81,000 enterprises by 2024
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U.S. and Ghana partnership to provide new agricultural financing to assist 81,000 enterprises by 2024

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October 13, 2022
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The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Ghana Ministry of Food and Agriculture are working...

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Producer Price of Cocoa increased by 21 percent
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Producer Price of Cocoa increased by 21 percent

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October 5, 2022
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Government has increased the Producer Price of Cocoa by 21 per cent for the 2022/2023 crop season. This translates into...

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Farmerline gets GHC 97 million to support African agribusinesses
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Farmerline Group raises additional US$1.5m

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September 30, 2022
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Farmerline Group has announced the second close of a Pre-Series A investment raise with an additional US$ 1.5 million investment...

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GEPA targets US$2.8bn from Coconut exports annually
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GEPA targets US$2.8bn from Coconut exports annually

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September 24, 2022
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The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has said it is targetting an annual revenue of US$2.8 billion from exporting semi-processed...

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FRI’s “Scaling Her Voice” project promotes food security among small holder women farmers.
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FRI’s “Scaling Her Voice” project promotes food security among small holder women farmers.

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September 23, 2022
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By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Women farmers are often faced with several challenges that hinder their yields. One of such...

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More Ghanaian agri-businesses export Hausa koko, coconut to Germany
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More Ghanaian agri-businesses export Hausa koko, coconut to Germany

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August 25, 2022
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Some young entrepreneurs have started exporting made-in-Ghana products, including millet mix for porridge (Hausa koko) and coconut to Germany.  This...

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Financial institutions go through agric financing training
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Financial institutions go through agric financing training

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August 19, 2022
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The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) has partnered with Development Bank Ghana to deliver Cohort 7...

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American investment company finances 7 factories in Banso
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American investment company finances 7 factories in Banso

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July 22, 2022
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A ground breaking ceremony for the construction of seven separate factories has been held at Banso, a farming community in...

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Yara calls for partnerships that empower physically challenged women farmers
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Yara calls for partnerships that empower physically challenged women farmers

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July 21, 2022
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While acknowledging the achievements of the fifteen women farmers with disability, honored at this year’s 4th Gold in the Soil Awards,...

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Women rice farmers warn of Ghana of possible rice shortage.
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Rice processing mill at Kumbungu abandoned

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July 18, 2022
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A rice-mill located at Kpekparigu-Kukuo in the Kumbungu district of the Northern Region – meant to facilitate the processing of...

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Over 500 cocoa farmers receive land rights documentation
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Over 500 cocoa farmers receive land rights documentation

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July 17, 2022
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Over 500 cocoa farmers in Ghana have been supported to obtain land rights documentation for their farms. This forms part...

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$5 million GB tomato tin factory commissioned in Tema
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Ghana faces Tomato scarcity as production slumps in Burkina Faso

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July 14, 2022
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As Burkina Faso battles with one of the worst growing seasons in recent years, Ghana risks facing a tomato shortage...

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Tanzania: Intercropping boosts farmer incomes
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Ghana’s first-ever GM beans to be released for commercial production

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July 13, 2022
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Scientists at the Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have submitted an...

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35% of imported agrochemicals are counterfeits, illegal – Crop Life
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35% of imported agrochemicals are counterfeits, illegal – Crop Life

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July 7, 2022
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The prevalence of phony and illegal agrochemicals on the Ghanaian market is a source of worry to stakeholders in the...

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800 Sekyere South District farmers receive rice seeds 
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800 Sekyere South District farmers receive rice seeds 

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June 22, 2022
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Some 800 farmers in the Sekyere South district of the Ashanti Region have benefitted from the distribution of 32,000 kilogrammes...

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Solidaridad to support poultry industry in 4 districts of Ghana
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Solidaridad to support poultry industry in 4 districts of Ghana

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June 22, 2022
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Solidaridad, an international civil society organization, and its partners have launched a three-year poultry project aimed at promoting an inclusive...

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GAEC holds tomato processing & marketing training for industry players
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GAEC holds tomato processing & marketing training for industry players

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June 21, 2022
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The Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI) at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has organised the maiden virtual...

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The "GOLD IN THE SOIL" Awards: celebrating Women farmers
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The “GOLD IN THE SOIL” Awards: celebrating Women farmers

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June 21, 2022
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The annual Gold in the Soil Awards, which run alongside the women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum, is...

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Finance Ministry commemorates Green Ghana Project with 150 tree seedlings
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Finance Ministry commemorates Green Ghana Project with 150 tree seedlings

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June 13, 2022
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Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, has led the Ministry and its agencies to plant tree seedlings at the forecourt...

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Ghana lost 1.41m hectares tree cover lost in two decades
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Ghana lost 1.41m hectares tree cover lost in two decades

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June 13, 2022
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Ghana has lost a total of 1.41 million hectares of tree cover from 2001 to 2021, equivalent to a 20...

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Growth funding for innovative start-ups
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Growth funding for innovative start-ups

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June 8, 2022
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develoPPP Ventures is aimed at young companies, whose innovative business model improves living conditions in a developing or emerging country...

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IFDC pledges to disseminate sustainable agricultural solutions
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AGRA, MOFA intensify support for organic fertiliser

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June 8, 2022
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In a bid to boost the Ghanaian agricultural production amid fears of impending food insecurity due to global fertiliser shortage...

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Morocco donates 2,000 tons of fertilizers to Gabonese farmers
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Fertiliser sales hit lowest patronage amid high prices

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June 8, 2022
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Patronage of fertiliser for this year’s planting season is hitting a snag – an all-time low – as farmers are...

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Smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana to benefit from €5 million project
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Smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana to benefit from €5 million project

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June 7, 2022
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Smallholder farmers in selected communities in northern Ghana are set to benefit from a project that seeks to improve their...

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Agribusinesses to receive more support through GIRSAL and DBG
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Agribusinesses to receive more support through GIRSAL and DBG

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June 7, 2022
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The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) is to collaborate with the newly established Development Bank Ghana (DBG)...

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Gov’t to support Zoomlion for mass quality organic fertiliser production
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Gov’t to support Zoomlion for mass quality organic fertiliser production

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June 3, 2022
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The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has assured Zoomlion Ghana Limited of government’s support to ensure that they produce...

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CSIR-SARI launches Ricowas project to scale up climate-resilient rice production
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Olam-Driving local rice production agenda in Ghana

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June 2, 2022
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Although Rice has long been an important food staple in Ghana, its availability and consumption have depended heavily on imports...

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AGI partners WFP, GIZ to establish agro processing facilities

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June 2, 2022
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The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has organised Northern Business and Investment Fair 2022 to promote business and investment in...

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4th ‘Gold in the Soil Awards’ receives significant entries from women farmers with disabilities
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4th ‘Gold in the Soil Awards’ receives significant entries from women farmers with disabilities

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May 31, 2022
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Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa Sarpong has noted that, this year’s Gold in the Soil Awards,...

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Potatoe production expected to double in 10 years – FAO
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Potatoe production expected to double in 10 years – FAO

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May 31, 2022
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Potatoes could contribute even more to world history and global food security, and total production of the food crop could...

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Stakeholders meet to improve food and nutrition security in Ghana
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Stakeholders meet to improve food and nutrition security in Ghana

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May 31, 2022
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Stakeholders have discussed the progress of implementing Food System Resilience Project, (FSRP) to improve food and nutrition security in Ghana....

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Food and Agriculture Organization
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GAWU links current food shortage in Ghana to policy failure

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May 25, 2022
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The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU), Ghana Trade Union Congress (TUC) has cited the failure of successive governments to implement...

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GEPA trains exporters to meet non-traditional exports target

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May 24, 2022
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The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) is holding a-five-day training in export marketing fundamentals for exporters to help meet the...

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MoFA threatened over US pork imports
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Grains Development Authority bill to address challenges of food fluctuations – MoFA

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May 23, 2022
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The Ministry of Food and Agriculture says the passing of the Grains Development Authority bill will address current challenges of...

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Cocoa production forecast to fall by one-third
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Cocoa production forecast to fall by one-third

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May 20, 2022
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In late 2021, 43,281 cocoa trees affected by the swollen shoot disease were destroyed on 106.58 hectares of farmlands in...

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Producer Price of Cocoa increased by 21 percent
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Cocoa production forecast to fall by one-third

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May 20, 2022
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Cocoa production for the 2021/22 cocoa season has been forecasted to fall by one-third due to less conducive weather conditions and...

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GIZ brings solar powered irrigation systems to doorsteps of farmers
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GIZ brings solar powered irrigation systems to doorsteps of farmers

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May 17, 2022
0

The Market Oriented Agriculture Programme in the North-West Ghana (MOAPNW), in partnership with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and...

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ADB to partner churches to venture into commercial agriculture
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ADB to partner churches to venture into commercial agriculture

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May 12, 2022
0

The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB), Dr. John Kofi Mensah, has said the bank is ready...

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2nd Ghana Chicken Festival held
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2nd Ghana Chicken Festival held

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May 12, 2022
0

Agrihouse Foundation chalked another grand success with the timely and colourful execution of the 2nd edition of the Ghana Chicken Festival (GHACHICK),...

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European Commission urged to expedite negotiations for sustainable development of cocoa sector
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European Commission urged to expedite negotiations for sustainable development of cocoa sector

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May 9, 2022
0

Eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have called on the European Commission (EC) to open negotiations with Cote D’Ivoire...

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Cocoa production forecast to fall by one-third
Business

New Fairtrade report to support cocoa farmers

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May 7, 2022
0

Fairtrade Foundation has published a new report revealing key insights into factors that can either enable or jeopardise the ability...

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Export of yam can generate US$78m annually by only using IPR Protection
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Export of yam can generate US$78m annually by only using IPR Protection

by admin
April 30, 2022
0

Revenue generation and sources of development funding are the most topical issues dominating public discourses today in Ghana. Various development...

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Farmerline gets GHC 97 million to support African agribusinesses
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Farmerline gets GHC 97 million to support African agribusinesses

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April 27, 2022
0

Farmerline Group, the Africa continent’s amazon for African farmers has secured an estimated GHC 97 million in Pre-Series ‘A’ investment...

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MoFA threatened over US pork imports
Business

MoFA authorises US$13.7m soya export deal

by admin
April 13, 2022
0

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has authorised five Ghanaian soyabean-producing companies to export a recommended quantity of the commodity worth...

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World Fisheries Day: The need to recognise Small-scale fisherfolks
Business

Fisheries sector in danger, experts bemoan collapsing of resources

by admin
April 12, 2022
0

It is no news that Ghana’s fisheries sector has been fraught with a myriad of challenges. These challenges according to...

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AGI advocates for the ban on export of some raw agro products
Business

AGI advocates for the ban on export of some raw agro products

by admin
April 11, 2022
0

The country needs to ban the export of some raw agro products that it has capacity to add value to,...

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2022 Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit’ kicks off in Kumasi
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2022 Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit’ kicks off in Kumasi

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April 9, 2022
0

Agriwealth Ghana Foundation, based in Kumasi, will hold the maiden edition of its flagship programme dubbed ‘Ghana Youth Agriculture summit’...

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Phase 2 of Madina youth and women in agriculture project launched
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Phase 2 of  Madina youth and women in agriculture project launched

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April 8, 2022
0

The Madina Job Center operating in the Office of the member of parliament for the Madina Constituency is proud to...

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Ghana gets €44.7 million boost for agriculture.
Agri-Projects

Ghana gets €44.7 million boost for agriculture.

by admin
April 1, 2022
0

Ghana, the European Union (EU), and AFD have signed a 44.7 million euros Agricultural Water Management Project (AWMP) Financing Agreements...

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Worsening Russia-Ukraine Unrest: Implications for Ghana’s  Agricultural Sector and Fast-track Remedial Measures for Sustainable Agricultural Productivity
Business

Worsening Russia-Ukraine Unrest: Implications for Ghana’s Agricultural Sector and Fast-track Remedial Measures for Sustainable Agricultural Productivity

by admin
March 10, 2022
0

By: Sebastian Alesane The exacerbation and ramifications of Russia-Ukraine crisis might be catastrophic, while the ripple effects could spread across...

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Food and Agriculture Organization
Business

Stakeholders committed to reducing food losses from 20% to 10% at the AGRA’s Food Systems meeting.

by admin
March 2, 2022
0

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has assured that it will play a key role to have...

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UNIDO collaborates with Japan and Ghana to boost rice production.
Business

UNIDO collaborates with Japan and Ghana to boost rice production.

by admin
February 24, 2022
0

The government of Ghana, Japan, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a new project to strengthen the competencies...

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Price hikes of Agro-inputs affecting the interest of youth in agriculture
Business

Price hikes of Agro-inputs affecting the interest of youth in agriculture

by admin
February 16, 2022
0

Prices of agro-inputs have skyrocketed in recent months now. This has been a big blow to the farmers in Ghana,...

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Chocolate should not be seen as a luxury product – Cocoa Value Chain Analyst
Business

Chocolate should not be seen as a luxury product – Cocoa Value Chain Analyst

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February 14, 2022
0

Ghana is the second world’s largest producer of Cocoa and according to the Ghana Cocoa Board, Ghana produced about 1...

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SAPZ program to boost agriculture in Nigeria - AFDB President
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SAPZ program to boost agriculture in Nigeria – AFDB President

by admin
February 1, 2022
0

African Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has reiterated that the special agro-industrial processing zones program that will soon get...

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U.S. Government to support about 1,200 Ghanaian women shea farmers to receive training in beekeeping
Agri-Projects

U.S. Government to support about 1,200 Ghanaian women shea farmers to receive training in beekeeping

by admin
December 3, 2021
0

For smallholder farmers in Ghana producing shea butter, bees are normally pests to swat away. But these insects will soon...

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COCOBOD projects US$50bn value-added revenue.
Business

COCOBOD projects US$50bn value-added revenue.

by admin
November 30, 2021
0

COCOBOD is projecting an ambitious target of raking in US$50billion in annual revenues from processing cocoa into other value-added products...

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https://agrighanaonline.com/usaids-ghana-agribusiness-investment-summit-ends-in-accra/
Business

USAID’s Ghana Agribusiness Investment Summit ends in Accra

by admin
November 22, 2021
0

A 3-day virtual Ghana Agribusiness Investment Summit has ended in Accra on the theme “Building a Resilient and Sustainable Ecosystem...

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Warc Ghana poised to scale-up fortunes of smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana.
Business

Warc Ghana poised to scale-up fortunes of smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana.

by admin
October 11, 2021
0

By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji A strong and formidable agricultural sector is key in solving food security, nutrition, and income...

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USAID West Africa Trade Hub reiterates its commitments to agribusiness
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USAID West Africa Trade Hub reiterates its commitments to agribusiness

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October 11, 2021
0

By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji The USAID West Africa Trade Hub believes that a thriving and resilient agricultural sector is...

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cocobod-to-sign-a-1-5-billion-syndication-loan-for-2021-2022-cocoa-season
Business

CAA takes initiative to improve human rights outcomes in cocoa growing communities.

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October 4, 2021
0

The Cocoa Abrabopa Association (CAA) is committed to transparency and continuous improvement of Human Rights cases in cocoa growing communities,...

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Guzakuza holds 4th graduation and 5th enrollment Ceremony
Business

Guzakuza holds 4th graduation and 5th enrollment Ceremony

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September 30, 2021
0

By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Seventy One (71) female agribusiness founders from 16 African countries on Thursday, graduated from Guzakuza’s...

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Dr. Nteranya Sanginga, the Chair-Elect of the AFAP Board of Trustees.
Business

Dr. Nteranya Sanginga appointed as new AFAP Chairman.

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September 24, 2021
0

The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) has appointed Dr. Nteranya Sanginga, a Ph.D. holder in Agronomy/ Soil Microbiology and...

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cocobod-to-sign-a-1-5-billion-syndication-loan-for-2021-2022-cocoa-season
Business

COCOBOD to sign a $1.5 billion Syndication Loan for 2021/2022 cocoa season.

by admin
September 23, 2021
0

Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) will later today sign a $1.5 billion Syndication Loan for the 2021/2022 cocoa crop season. The...

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Guzakuza has launched crowdfunding platforms to raise capital to support 100 women in Agribusiness in Africa.
Business

GIZ supports Guzakuza in it’s 2021 Women in Agribusiness programme (Ignite)

by admin
September 1, 2021
0

GIZ through the Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness (AgriBiz) Programme will continue to support female entrepreneurs in the agribusiness sector. “We...

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COCOBOD to submit written-off values of expired products to Parliament.
Business

COCOBOD to submit written-off values of expired products to Parliament.

by admin
August 26, 2021
0

The management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says it will be submitting written-off values of some expired agrochemicals and...

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Artisanal Palm Oil Producers want 50% reduction in benchmark values reversed
Business

Artisanal Palm Oil Producers want 50% reduction in benchmark values reversed

by admin
August 25, 2021
0

While the Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA is calling for the maintenance of the 50% benchmark values reduction policy,...

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AATF to host 19th International Triennial Symposium for Tropical Root Crops.
Food Crops

Taro industry bounces in Ghana

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August 9, 2021
0

While the taro industry had collapsed entirely in Ghana, researchers of the Crop Research Institute of the Council for Scientific...

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GHANA AND COTE D'VOIRE COCOA DEAL
Business

Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire to establish a cocoa initiative secretariat in Accra.

by admin
August 9, 2021
0

Ghana and Ivory Coast have signed the Headquarters Agreement for the establishment of the Cote D’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative Secretariat in...

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Morocco donates 2,000 tons of fertilizers to Gabonese farmers
Business

Government to digitalize fertilizer distribution to curb smuggling – Ofori-Atta

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August 1, 2021
0

Government says it is rolling out measures to digitize the distribution of fertilizer in the country. In recent times fertilizer...

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U.S. Government partners Warc Group to alleviate poverty among Smallholder farmers in the Upper West Region
Business

U.S. Government partners Warc Group to alleviate poverty among Smallholder farmers in the Upper West Region

by admin
July 28, 2021
0

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the West Africa Trade & Investment Hub, has awarded a $1.2...

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Review fertilizer subsidy programme – Chamber of Agribusiness to government
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Review fertilizer subsidy programme – Chamber of Agribusiness to government

by admin
July 19, 2021
0

The Chamber of Agribusiness, Ghana, is asking government to take a second look at its fertilizer subsidy programme as it...

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cocobod-to-sign-a-1-5-billion-syndication-loan-for-2021-2022-cocoa-season
Business

COCOBOD partners GAAS to conduct research into cocoa for treating life-threatening infections

by admin
July 16, 2021
0

Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is collaborating with some fellows of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) to conduct...

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Implement ECOWAS Veterinary Pharmaceutical Protocol in livestock sector – Women in Poultry Value Chain
Business

Poultry industry near collapse

by admin
July 14, 2021
0

Poultry farmers and feed-millers across the country are expressing worry over a looming collapse of the local poultry industry due...

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implement agricultural interventions in 2022 composite budget - Stakeholders urged
Africa/World

Gov’t allocation to Agric stays below 1% in 4 years.

by admin
July 1, 2021
3

Total expenditure allocation for the agriculture sector in the past four years, from 2017 to 2020, has stayed below one...

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Nestlé’s commitment to improving the Cocoa sector on course – Badaro.
Africa/World

Nestlé’s commitment to improving the Cocoa sector on course – Badaro.

by admin
July 1, 2021
6

Mr Georgios Badaro, Managing Director (MD), Nestlé Ghana Limited has said the company’s ambition of making cocoa more profitable for...

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Payment of cocoa farmers to go digital – COCOBOD.
Africa/World

Payment of cocoa farmers to go digital – COCOBOD.

by admin
June 26, 2021
3

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is planning to electronically pay all its farmers to stimulate the digital economy and also...

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CSIR-SARI, Penn State University to assist women access tractor services
Africa/World

CSIR-SARI, Penn State University to assist women access tractor services

by admin
June 26, 2021
5

The Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Penn State University...

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Local rice farmers seek foreign support to stay in business
Business

Local rice farmers seek foreign support to stay in business

by admin
June 26, 2021
5

The Ghana Rice Interprofessional Body (GRIB) has said it is negotiating with foreign companies to access financial support and drive...

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Seed producers trained on quality seed production and regulations.
Business

Seed producers trained on quality seed production and regulations.

by admin
June 26, 2021
0

The Market-Oriented Agriculture Programme in North-Western Ghana (MOAP-NW), has trained a total of 85 seed producers and seed inspectors on...

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Less than 4% of banks credit in 2020 Q4 went to agri-business
Business

Less than 4% of banks credit in 2020 Q4 went to agri-business

by admin
May 14, 2021
0

Even though agriculture has become the most thriving sector over the past one year due to the coronavirus pandemic’s impact,...

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Morocco donates 2,000 tons of fertilizers to Gabonese farmers
Business

Implementation modalities for fertilizer subsidy rolled out

by admin
May 12, 2021
0

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has rolled out implementation guidelines to ensure efficient distribution of subsidized fertilizer and...

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3rd edition for LiPF Tradeshow to be organized in May, 2021
Business

3rd edition for LiPF Tradeshow to be organized in May, 2021

by admin
May 12, 2021
0

Agrihouse Foundation, in partnership with the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Ghana Poultry Project (GPP), is set to...

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Irregular rainfall patterns blamed for maize production challenges
Business

Africa’s US$31bn farm funding gap in focus for CDC debt deal

by admin
May 11, 2021
0

CDC Group, the U.K. government’s development investment arm, is taking a step to help bridge what it estimates is a...

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Vice President calls for innovative financing schemes for the Agri-Business Sector
Business

Vice President calls for innovative financing schemes for the Agri-Business Sector

by admin
May 7, 2021
0

By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji. Despite the enormous benefits of agriculture , financing remains one of the bottlenecks to fully...

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US government gives further boost to Ghana’s Agricultural sector with the launch of the USAID (MFA) Activity
Business

US government gives further boost to Ghana’s Agricultural sector with the launch of the USAID (MFA) Activity

by admin
May 7, 2021
0

By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji USAID supported Feed the Future Ghana Mobilizing Finance in Agriculture (MFA) Activity has been launched...

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Smallholder farmers losing out on GCX platform
Business

Smallholder farmers losing out on GCX platform

by admin
April 22, 2021
0

Richard Twumasi-Ankrah, Director for Policy, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, has indicated that smallholder...

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Green Gold Farms revolutionising the agricultural industry in Ghana
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Green Gold Farms revolutionising the agricultural industry in Ghana

by admin
March 18, 2021
0

In recent years, a number of innovative entrepreneurs have stepped in to help reverse the declining state of the agricultural...

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Nine agribusiness ideas to consider in Africa in 2023
Business

Government to accelerate commercial farming

by admin
March 18, 2021
0

Government has announced the creation of a Ghana Land Information Bank (GhLIB), to provide a reliable and easily accessible information...

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Producer Price of Cocoa increased by 21 percent
Business

Cocoa price to be increased to 400 dollars per ton in the 2020/2021 season – President Akufo-Addo.

by admin
March 10, 2021
0

The president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo has said that cocoa farmers are to...

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New locally produced high-quality layer feed concentrate for the poultry farmers introduced in Ghana.
Business

New locally produced high-quality layer feed concentrate for the poultry farmers introduced in Ghana.

by admin
March 1, 2021
34

The Koudijs Ghana Limited has unveiled the high complete quality made-in-Ghana poultry layer feed for farmers for optimum performance of...

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Economic prospects in the trade of soya
Business

Economic prospects in the trade of soya

by admin
February 18, 2021
240

The word “Soy” itself originated as a corruption of the Chinese or Japanese names for soy sauce; yet, soybeans were...

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Benso Oil Palm Plantation benefits from higher Crude Palm Oil prices.
Business

Benso Oil Palm Plantation benefits from higher Crude Palm Oil prices.

by admin
February 10, 2021
87

Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) has reported a topline growth of 29.5%, against 20.9% in the same period of 2019,...

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Revenue from coffee export declines due to neglect – CFG President
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Revenue from coffee export declines due to neglect – CFG President

by admin
February 9, 2021
171

Revenue in exports from coffee for the year 2018 was US$34,000. This is according to the President of the Coffee...

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CBAG urges government to introduce 20% quota on rice imports
Business

CBAG urges government to introduce 20% quota on rice imports

by admin
January 31, 2021
24

The Commodity Brokers Association of Ghana (CBAG) president, Yaw Ohemeng Kyei, has called on government to introduce a 20 percent...

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Bayer Crop to train 15,000 farmers.
Agri-Projects

Bayer Crop to train 15,000 farmers.

by admin
January 28, 2021
75

Bayer Crop Science Ltd will provide training to 15,000 smallholder farmers in the country on advanced agricultural practices. The training...

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PULA to help reduce risk for smallholder farmers across Africa and Asia
Finance

PULA to help reduce risk for smallholder farmers across Africa and Asia

by admin
January 28, 2021
33

Ms. Rose Goslinga Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer at PULA, an African Agricultural Insurance, and Technology Service Provider has revealed...

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Cocoa production forecast to fall by one-third
Business

Ghana Commodity Exchange considers trading cocoa.

by admin
January 18, 2021
21

As part of the medium-term plan for the trade of commodities in Ghana, the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) is considering...

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Use coolers to cut post-harvest losses.- Potato farmers urged
Business

Use coolers to cut post-harvest losses.- Potato farmers urged

by admin
January 15, 2021
49

Irish potato farmers in Meru should utilise a 250- tonne cold storage facility whose construction is set for completion in...

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Rice import bill hits GH¢6.8bn
Business

Ghana: Rice listed on Commodity Exchange’s trading platform

by admin
December 17, 2020
338

The Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) has added rice contracts to the number of commodities traded on its electronic trading platform....

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Grasscutter farming looks lucrative in Ghana – Prof. Kayang.
Business

Grasscutter farming looks lucrative in Ghana – Prof. Kayang.

by admin
December 3, 2020
40

Professor Boniface B. Kayang, the Project Coordinator of the Ghana Grasscutter Project, has stated that the future of grasscutter farming...

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Producer Price of Cocoa increased by 21 percent
Business

Ghana and Ivory Coast join forces to fix unfair Cocoa Prices

by admin
November 23, 2020
112

Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have set their price tag for cocoa to counter unfair trade in the international market. To...

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Seed value chain actors sensitized on guidelines for implementing Seed Legislation in Ghana
Business

Seed value chain actors sensitized on guidelines for implementing Seed Legislation in Ghana

by admin
November 20, 2020
819

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) in collaboration with USAID has organized a two-day workshop on “Development...

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Stakeholders meet to determine pricing model for Cashew
Business

Stakeholders meet to determine pricing model for Cashew

by admin
November 16, 2020
62

A two-day cashew pricing workshop to propose a pricing model for cashew in Ghana is underway in Accra. The workshop...

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Food and Agriculture Organization
Business

Food prices likely to rise with the advent of AFCFTA – Experts.

by admin
November 15, 2020
40

  The advent of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) tends to produce wholesome foods which in turn might...

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Mondelez International introduces technology to boost production
Technology

Mondelez International introduces technology to boost production

by admin
November 2, 2020
138

Implementer of the Cocoa Life programme, Mondelez International, has introduced a new technology that seeks to help triple annual yields...

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GEPA identifies export potentials for Ghana’s chocolate and cashew
Business

GEPA identifies export potentials for Ghana’s chocolate and cashew

by admin
October 30, 2020
151

Two new Competitor Analysis reports recently released by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) indicate that massive untapped foreign market...

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Olam Ghana launches local brand rice “Mama Gold”
Business

Olam Ghana launches local brand rice “Mama Gold”

by admin
October 29, 2020
107

Olam Ghana, a wholly-owned subsidiary of leading food and agri-business Olam International, has launched its locally grown and sourced rice...

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Solidaridad supports farmers to increase their productivity
Business

Solidaridad supports farmers to increase their productivity

by admin
October 28, 2020
31

At Kofiase, a community in the Mampong municipality of the Ashanti Region of Ghana, members of a Village Savings and...

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Solidaridad’s support towards the establishment of Tree Crop Development Authority
Business

Solidaridad’s support towards the establishment of Tree Crop Development Authority

by admin
October 28, 2020
89

Private sector actors in the oil palm value chain, when given the right knowledge and needed financial support, are able to...

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Cocoa Management System launched to drive digitization in the sector
Business

Cocoa Management System launched to drive digitization in the sector

by admin
October 26, 2020
52

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), in its attempt to collate and leverage data on cocoa famers across the country for...

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Yara facilitates training for farmers at commemorative 10th pre-harvest conference and exhibition
Business

Yara facilitates training for farmers at commemorative 10th pre-harvest conference and exhibition

by admin
October 26, 2020
37

Despite government’s flirtations with other modern-day endeavours, agriculture has retained its role as the undisputed essence of our local economy....

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Cashew farmers unhappy about the pricing regime move by government
Business

Cashew farmers unhappy about the pricing regime move by government

by admin
October 26, 2020
25

A plan by the Ghana Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) to implement a pricing regime has been met with resistance...

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Press Release: EU REACH Project engages stakeholders and partners on the status of implementation.
Agri-Projects

Press Release: EU REACH Project engages stakeholders and partners on the status of implementation.

by admin
October 25, 2020
70

EU Resilience Against Climate Change (EU-REACH), on 13 October, kicked-off a 2-day workshop in Wa, Upper West Region, to share...

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World Fisheries Day: The need to recognise Small-scale fisherfolks
Agri-Projects

Healthy Food Africa project to boost Ghana’s fishing sector

by admin
October 24, 2020
63

Ghana will produce an additional 91,000 metric tonnes of fish for fours years under the Healthy Food Africa Project, Madam...

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Farmers in Ashanti Region set to benefit from Greenfert’s organic fertilizer
Business

Farmers in Ashanti Region set to benefit from Greenfert’s organic fertilizer

by admin
October 22, 2020
35

The Ashanti Regional Department of Food and Agriculture is collaborating with Rejuvenate Gaia Global, licensed importers of Greenfert organic fertilizer,...

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PFAG appeal for rice buyers
Business

PFAG appeal for rice buyers

by admin
October 21, 2020
38

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) is appealing to government, institutions and members of the public to buy their...

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Producer Price of Cocoa increased by 21 percent
Finance

COCOBOD to invest US$200 million towards domestic cocoa processing.

by admin
October 20, 2020
55

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) will next year inject US$200 million into domestic cocoa processing. The money will be given...

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Repairing the broken food system
Business

Repairing the broken food system

by admin
October 20, 2020
855

As farmers and consumers grapple with disruptions in the global food supply chain, we are witnessing an exacerbation of threats...

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Business

Farm Radio International and MoFA to develop digital agriculture

by admin
October 19, 2020
77

Farm Radio and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) are collaborating to develop Digital Agricultural advisory strategy and plan...

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High yielding groundnut varieties introduced to farmers
Business

High yielding groundnut varieties introduced to farmers

by admin
October 19, 2020
175

The Savanah Agriculture Research Institute of the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSRI-SARI), has introduced high yielding groundnut varieties to...

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Post-harvest losses remain a challenge to smallholder farmers in in Ghana – Study
Business

Post-harvest losses remain a challenge to smallholder farmers in in Ghana – Study

by admin
October 15, 2020
39

Smallholder farmers in the country still experience as high as 30 percent post-harvest losses, mostly through spoilage and theft, a...

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Food and Agricultural Ministry launches a GH¢2.7m project for Peri-urban farmers
Agri-Projects

Food and Agricultural Ministry launches a GH¢2.7m project for Peri-urban farmers

by admin
October 15, 2020
47

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has inaugurated a GH¢2.7 million vegetable packhouse for the sorting and packaging of...

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Assinman Cocoa Farmers call for action to address deforestation
Business

Political and demand woes as African cocoa harvest starts

by admin
October 5, 2020
49

unknowns: the risk of political unrest disrupting supplies and the demand hit from COVID-19. Bigger crops in West Africa would...

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Producer Price of Cocoa increased by 21 percent
Business

Producer Price of Cocoa increased to GHS660 per bag

by admin
September 24, 2020
50

President Akufo-Addo has announced a new producer price for Cocoa for the 2020/2021 crop season. The government has pegged the...

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Nkoranza North District distributes 200,000 cashew seedlings to 2,600 farmers
Business

Nkoranza North District distributes 200,000 cashew seedlings to 2,600 farmers

by admin
September 18, 2020
34

The District Chief Executive for Nkoranza North in the Bono East Region, Hon. Gifty Arkosah Author has today through the...

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Group farming yields positive results – Tanzania
Agri-Projects

Over 100,000 farmers benefit from OCP Africa’s Agribooster Programme

by admin
August 27, 2020
98

OCP Africa, in a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has increased its efforts to support...

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GIZ ComCashew Supports Ministry of Food and Agriculture with COVID 19 PPES
Business

GIZ ComCashew Supports Ministry of Food and Agriculture with COVID 19 PPES

by admin
August 13, 2020
60

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture on Wednesday, at a short ceremony in Accra  received some Covid-19 PPEs and sanitary...

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Guzakuza has launched crowdfunding platforms to raise capital to support 100 women in Agribusiness in Africa.
Agri-Projects

Guzakuza has launched crowdfunding platforms to raise capital to support 100 women in Agribusiness in Africa.

by admin
July 22, 2020
2213

By: agrighanaonline.com The initiative which was outdoored yesterday on Zoom will help mobilize funds via gofundme, Alexpay & Facebook to...

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Impact of Covid-19 on food security in Ghana and way forward
Business

Inflation rate for June inched up slightly on the back of food price increases

by admin
July 16, 2020
208

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Demeter Ghana scaling up its commitments to the Ghanaian farmer.
Business

Demeter Ghana scaling up its commitments to the Ghanaian farmer.

by admin
July 16, 2020
177

By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Demeter Ghana Limited is an agricultural focused company, committed to providing agricultural solutions to farmers....

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I never used chemical fertilisers but I excelled – 2017 2nd National best farmer
Business

Abuontem to get maize factory under One-District One-Factory

by admin
July 16, 2020
161

The Asante Mampong Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Thomas Appiah Kubi, has cut a sod for the construction of a maize...

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1,300 Outboard Motors to be distributed to Fisherfolks
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1,300 Outboard Motors to be distributed to Fisherfolks

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The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD) said there would be no closed season this year due to the...

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The youth urged to venture into coconut farming
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The youth urged to venture into coconut farming

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The District Chief Executive of Adaklu has urged the youths of the community and the Volta Region at large to...

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Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Global Affairs Canada announced a GHC 2.5 million pilot support to Women’s Farmer-Based Organizations (WFBOs)
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Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Global Affairs Canada announced a GHC 2.5 million pilot support to Women’s Farmer-Based Organizations (WFBOs)

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July 3, 2020
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The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and the Ministry of Local Governance and Rural Development (MLGRD) on Friday 26th June, 2020...

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Ghana Cocoa Board, AfDB and financial partners celebrate first $200 million disbursement of loan to boost cocoa productivity in Ghana.
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Ghana Cocoa Board, AfDB and financial partners celebrate first $200 million disbursement of loan to boost cocoa productivity in Ghana.

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June 27, 2020
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Ghana supplies 70% of all cocoa beans imported into Japan and cocoa is seen as one of the nation’s...

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Solidaridad launches program to boost oil palm production
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Solidaridad launches program to boost oil palm production

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Solidaridad has officially launched the National Initiatives for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Oil Palm Smallholders (NISCOPS) Program in Ghana aimed at...

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Network of farmers to receive support from 4 major corporate donors
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Network of farmers to receive support from 4 major corporate donors

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January 25, 2020
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By News Desk Four major international sponsors of agribusiness are at various stages of supporting B-BOVID’s network of farmers to...

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Supporting Smallholder Farmers with Low-Interest Loans is Key”- IFAD Director
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Supporting Smallholder Farmers with Low-Interest Loans is Key”- IFAD Director

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Director, East and Southern Africa Division of IFAD, Sara Mbago-Bhunu

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Rice import bill hits GH¢6.8bn
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Major boost for local rice millers as banks provide funds to clear harvest.

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December 18, 2019
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The Ghana Rice Millers Association says it is ready to meet the market demand for Ghana rice this festive season....

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The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) to support FCV countries with $ 97.6 million grants to  fight hunger and poverty.
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The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) to support FCV countries with $ 97.6 million grants to fight hunger and poverty.

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The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), has announced a $97.6 million grants to support seven projects in countries...

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Cocoa production forecast to fall by one-third
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Ghana’s COCOBOD Receives $600 Million Support

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November 12, 2019
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The African Development Bank (AfDB), Credit Suisse AG, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited and Ghana Cocoa Board...

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GCX, ARB Apex Bank launch GH¢50m support for Ghanaian smallholder farmers.
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GCX, ARB Apex Bank launch GH¢50m support for Ghanaian smallholder farmers.

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October 31, 2019
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The Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), with the collaboration of ARB Apex Bank, launched the electronic warehouse receipt (e-WR) financing program. ...

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usaid grant
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Ghana to benefit from new USAID grant to boost agriculture

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October 29, 2019
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Ghana is to benefit from a new U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID grant) aimed at boosting agricultural production in...

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