Agribusiness
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Networking crucial for fueling growth of agribusinesses – Agritech startup founder
CEO of Agro Empire, Dennis Asiedu Ababio, says networking is crucial for fueling the growth of agribusinesses.
Green Scholars Project launched in South Tongu to promote youth engagement in agriculture
The Member of Parliament for South Tongu in the Volta region, Maxwell K. Lukutor, has launched the Green Scholars Project at Sogakope Senior High School (SOGASCO), in a strategic move aimed at fostering youth participation in agriculture.
TCDA bans distribution of uncertified tree crop seedlings from July 3
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has directed all development partners, government agencies, non-governmental organisations, individuals and other actors involved in the distribution of tree crop seedlings to source planting materials only from TCDA-certified suppliers. The directive, issued under the Tree C...
24-hour Economy Secretariat, COA forge blue economy partnership to transform Volta Lake aquaculture sector
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat (24H+) has partnered with the Chamber of Aquaculture (COA) to launch a major initiative aimed at positioning Ghana’s aquaculture sector as a key driver of industrial growth and export expansion under the 24-hour economy agenda. The partnership, formaliz...
BOPP positions sustainable agribusiness as investment frontier
Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) PLC has stated that strong governance, sustainability, and community investment remain central to its long-term growth strategy, as the company seeks to strengthen investor confidence and expand Ghana’s agribusiness potential. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting, Board Chai...
Clause 81 of Cocoa Board Bill infringes on farmers’ property rights – NPP
The Chairman of Agriculture Policy of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Policy Committee, Isaac Yaw Opoku, has criticised provisions in the newly passed Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, describing them as an infringement on the rights of cocoa farmers and landowners.
CSIR Soil Research Institute raises alarm over zero government funding
The Director of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Soil Research Institute, Dr. Collins Tay, has raised concerns over the lack of direct government funding for agricultural research, warning that the situation threatens Ghana’s ability to develop evidence-based solutions to boost food production...
Produce tomatoes in 90 days or step aside – FABAG fires warning at Agric Ministry
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has issued a blunt ultimatum to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, demanding urgent action to resolve the country’s tomato supply crisis or risk losing its relevance.
Why Ghana’s export story is no longer about raw cocoa
For decades, Ghana’s export narrative has been defined by one dominant image: raw cocoa beans leaving the shores for processing elsewhere. Cocoa remains a pillar of the economy, but new data suggests the country’s export story is quietly changing—and in a way that could reshape its long‑term economic prospects. The rec...
West Africa can no longer import its way to food security – ECOWAS
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has warned that West Africa’s continued dependence on imported rice threatens the region’s food sovereignty, urging governments and investors to accelerate efforts towards rice self-sufficiency. Speaking at the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Acc...
TCDA targets 100,000 new hectares to boost Ghana’s palm oil self-sufficiency
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has been mandated to lead Ghana’s drive to expand oil palm production, with the government targeting the development of 100,000 new hectares in 2026. The initiative is aimed at boosting domestic palm oil production, reducing the country’s reliance on imported edible oils and...
Yara Ghana introduces two crop-Specific fertiliser solutions to improve farmers’ yields
As farmers continue to seek more effective ways to improve productivity and increase returns on investment, Yara Ghana has introduced two crop-specific fertilizer solutions, Yara Winner Plus and Yara Legume, to support improved crop performance and sustainable agricultural production.