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COCOBOD CEO calls for greater trust, unity in Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire cocoa partnership
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation and secure greater value for cocoa from the two countries on the international market. Addressing stakeho...
Ablakwa announces free fertilisers, seedlings for over 5,000 North Tongu farmers
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that more than 5,000 farmers in the constituency will receive free fertilisers, seedlings and other agricultural support services as part of an initiative aimed at boosting local foo...
Government explores traditional land equity system to unlock large-scale farming
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is introducing a land equity model aimed at improving investor access to farmland while reducing disputes between investors and local communities. Director for Agribusiness, Kwame Oppong-Ntim, on Joy FM's Super Morning Show as part of activities marking Agribusiness Mont...
Agribusiness needs patient capital and timely government support, says SPEG President
Speaking on Joy Business MasterClass as part of Joy Agribusiness Month, Mr. Benjamin argued that agriculture requires a financing model that reflects the long-term nature of investments in the sector.
Nkoko Nkitinkiti needs a 10 to 20-year poultry strategy to succeed – Rockland Farms CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Rockland Farms, Edith Akosah Wheatland, has called for a long-term, legally backed roadmap to guide the implementation of the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative, saying that Ghana's poultry industry cannot be transformed through short-term programmes.
2026 mid-year budget should prioritise long-term reforms for poultry industry – Poultry farmers
The Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association (GAFFA), Ali Mohammed, has called on the government to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to introduce long-term reforms for Ghana's poultry industry, saying existing interventions alone cannot solve the sector's challenges.
Ghana signs $1.5bn AgriConnect Compact with World Bank and IFAD to create 2.6m jobs
The Ministry Food and Agriculture Ghana has secured a major boost for its agricultural transformation agenda after signing a $1.5 billion Ghana AgriConnect Compact with the World Bank, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and other development partners...
Nkoko Nkitinkiti risks missing import reduction goal if implementation flaws persist — Poultry farmers
The Poultry Farmers Association of Ghana has warned that the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme could fail to achieve its goal of reducing chicken imports if major implementation challenges are not addressed.
GIPA urges Ghana Nuts to invest in shea plantations to sustain exports
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has called on Ghana Nuts Company Limited to invest in shea tree cultivation to secure a sustainable supply of raw materials for its expanding processing operations. The call was made during GIPA’s Regional Investment Roadshow in the Bono East Region, where officials visit...
Agric Ministry procures over 500 motorbikes for newly-recruited extension officers
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has procured 506 motorbikes for newly recruited agricultural extension officers to enhance their operations and improve support services for farmers across the country.
Government commends 3Farmate’s Ghana-made autonomous farming robot for modernized farming
The government is supporting a locally developed autonomous farming robot, described as a major step towards modernising Ghana’s agriculture and moving away from traditional manual methods. Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, says the innovation aligns with the government’s push for efficiency in the...
Government identifies 50 locations for Farmers Service Centres nationwide – Mahama
President John Mahama has announced that 50 locations have been identified nationwide for the establishment of Farmers Service Centres, with 11 of the facilities expected to begin operations this year.