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Youth demand greater share of food systems investments at National Agribusiness Dialogue
A National Youth Dialogue on the domestication of the Africa Agribusiness Youth Strategy (AAYS) and the Youth in Agrifood Systems Performance Index (YAPI) has concluded in Accra
MoFA distributes 40k bags of fertilizer, drones to boost food production in Northern Ghana
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has distributed 40,000 bags of inorganic fertilizers and five sets of agricultural drones to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) as part of efforts to support farmers ahead of this year’s major planting season in Northern Ghana. Speaking at the distribution ceremo...
Study reveals agricultural extension agents have low competence in delivering services to farmers with disability
A new study has found that agricultural extension agents (AEAs) in Ghana have limited capacity to effectively deliver services to farmers with disabilities.
Ghana risks losing indigenous crops due to climate change – experts warn
Ghana is gradually losing some of its indigenous crops and plant varieties as climate change, urbanisation and changing consumer preferences continue to threaten the country’s agricultural biodiversity. The Director of the Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research...
Fisheries Commission targets SHS students in Ashanti to boost aquaculture and reduce fish imports
The Fisheries Commission in the Ashanti Region has stepped up efforts to develop future aquaculture professionals by engaging Senior High School students across the region in practical training and sensitisation programmes. The initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, forms p...
AGRA launches climate vulnerability maps and risk analysis toolkit for Ghana’s agriculture sector
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has developed climate vulnerability maps and a risk analysis toolkit to guide climate adaptation interventions and investments for maize and cassava in Ghana's agriculture sector.
Cocoa paste leads Ghana’s top 10 non-traditional exports in 2025
Ghana’s push toward value addition in its export sector is gaining significant traction, with cocoa paste emerging as the country’s top-performing non-traditional export in 2025.
WAN-Hive, EU and GIZ launch cashew project to transform women’s livelihoods in Bono
In the quiet farming community of Suma in the Jaman North District, a bold new chapter in Ghana’s agricultural transformation is taking shape one that seeks to turn waste into wealth and empower women at the heart of rural economies. WAN-Hive Ghana has officially launched the Cashew Value Addition and Livelihood Empowe...
Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti: Gov’t begins procuring birds to support MPs in poultry farming – Agric Minister
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has disclosed that the government is at an advanced stage of procuring birds for Members of Parliament under the Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti initiative to encourage their participation in poultry farming and boost domestic poultry production.
Climate change and pollution threaten livelihoods of White Volta fishermen
Fishermen operating on the White Volta are sounding the alarm over dwindling fish stocks, citing changes in fish migration patterns, low rainfall, and pollution as major challenges.
Ghana’s poultry self-sufficiency stagnant at 12% – Agri-Impact CEO
Ghana's poultry sector has recorded only marginal growth, with self-sufficiency inching from 10% to 12%, according to Dr Dan Acquaye, Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited. The revelation comes as stakeholders question whether the country can feed itself. Dr Acquaye made the remarks on Friday, July 17, during...
ACFIF 2026: Ex-President Kufuor to deliver special address on Africa Cocoa Vision 2050
The inaugural Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum (ACFIF 2026) will feature a special address by former President John Agyekum Kufuor, under the theme "Africa Cocoa Vision 2050 – Historical Reflections and Future Pathways".