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Ginger prices to remain high for two years – expert warns
Agribusiness entrepreneur and founder of Ideal Providence Farms, Georgina Koomson, has warned consumers to brace for sustained increases in ginger prices, attributing the trend to prolonged disease outbreaks that have severely affected production levels. Speaking on The Super Morning Show, Ms. Koomson explained that ma...
‘Feed the Industry’ programme targets chronic raw material shortages in agro-processing sector
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is rolling out a “Feed the Industry” programme to address persistent raw material shortages in Ghana’s agro-processing sector. The initiative is designed to ensure a consistent supply of agricultural produce to local factories, many of which currently operate below capac...
Supply disruptions push fresh tomato prices up by 35.8% in May 2026
Fresh tomato prices have emerged as one of the most significant drivers of food inflation in May 2026, following sharp increases linked to supply disruptions and regional trade constraints. Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu revealed that fresh tomato prices rose by 35.8% year-on-year and surged by a strikin...
CMC MD courts global investors in London to back President Mahama’s cocoa sector reforms
In a bold and strategic appearance before some of the world’s most influential cocoa traders, commodity financiers, and processing industry executives, the Managing Director of Ghana’s Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), Dr Wisdom Kofi Dogbey took centre stage at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, making a forceful and...
Ghana welcomes lifting of Burkina Faso’s tomato export ban
The Government of Ghana has welcomed a decision by the Government of Burkina Faso to lift the suspension on the issuance of Special Export Authorisations (ASE) for fresh tomatoes, describing it as a significant step towards stabilising supply on the local market.
TCDA CEO leads charge to scale up cashew apple value addition opportunities
The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority, Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, has called for urgent investments and stronger partnerships to unlock the enormous economic potential of Ghana’s cashew apple industry, positioning value addition as the next major frontier for growth in the country’s cashew secto...
MGL’s May Day Egg market ends in resounding success as crowds turn out for affordable eggs
The Multimedia Group’s highly anticipated two-day May Day Egg Market has drawn to a triumphant close at the Joy FM Car Park, captivating throngs of shoppers eager to access affordable, high-quality eggs while championing Ghana’s poultry industry.
Government releases 85% of Agriculture Ministry’s 2026 Budget
The disclosure was made by Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem during the launch of Ghana’s National Pact for Agricultural Transformation, Food Security, and Employment (AgriConnect Compact) on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
PBC secures GH₵30m financing facility to pay cocoa farmers
The Produce Buying Company (PBC) says it has secured a financing facility backed by a GH₵30 million credited cocoa stock to enable it pay farmers promptly amid ongoing liquidity challenges within Ghana’s cocoa sector. The move comes at a time several Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) continue to struggle with severe cas...
Prioritise cocoa sector with better prices, timely payments-Annoh-Dompreh urges NDC
The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on the NDC government to urgently prioritise the cocoa sector, stressing the need to restore fair producer prices and ensure timely payment to farmers.
AAK brings global innovation academy to Ghana to boost chocolate and shea value chains
AAK, a global leader in plant-based oils and fats, has launched its flagship AAK Academy platform in Ghana to strengthen innovation, technical expertise, and value addition across Ghana’s food and personal care industries.
Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi puts Ghana on global agribusiness map at Macfrut 2026
Ghanaian agribusiness entrepreneur and founder of SkinVive, Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi, is flying the country’s flag at the globally acclaimed Macfrut Expo 2026 in Rimini.