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Ghana targets stronger local businesses and global markets with new investment strategy
The government says it is shifting Ghana’s investment strategy from simply attracting capital into the country to ensuring that investments translate into higher production, stronger local businesses, jobs and access to global markets. Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said the succ...
National Seed System Reset Programme launched at University of Ghana to boost 24-hour economy
The two-day National Seed System Reset Programme has commenced at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) Car Park, University of Ghana, Legon, bringing together policymakers, agricultural experts, seed producers, development partners and other key stakeholders to advance discussions on strengthening Ghana’...
Weeds overtake idle government-funded cassava processing facility in Assin South amid concerns over stalled 1D1F project
Weeds have overtaken a government-funded cassava processing facility at Kyekyewere in the Assin South District of the Central Region, raising fresh concerns about stalled industrial projects under Ghana’s One District One Factory (1D1F) programme.
Minority Leader warns of neglect in agriculture amid focus on gold for reserves
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about the insufficient investment in Ghana’s agriculture sector.
Cocoa farmers want greater say in implementation of new law – GNACOFA
The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA) has called for continued engagement with cocoa farmers over the implementation of the new cocoa protection legislation. Stephenson Anane Boateng, who represented the association on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday (10 August), said the debate over the law should...
VCIC’s Francis Senanu Dekutse champions women in agriculture with 500 bags of fertiliser distribution in Keta
The Executive Director of the Volta Corridor Investment Centre (VCIC), Francis Senanu Dekutse, has reaffirmed his commitment to empowering women in agriculture after leading the distribution of 500 bags of fertiliser to farmers in the Keta Municipality.
Upper West launches World Shea Expo 2026 amid push for value addition and raw nut export restrictions
The Upper West Region has officially set the stage for the World Shea Expo 2026 following a high-profile press launch and logo unveiling at the Regional Coordinating Council in Wa.
ECOWAS targets rice self-sufficiency by 2035, seeks investment to close supply gap
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set an ambitious target of achieving regional rice self-sufficiency by 2035. It is therefore urging governments, investors and development partners to accelerate financing for a sector it says holds the key to West Africa's food security and agricultural transf...
Ghana launches first mariculture project with provisional licence to Gold Coast Mariculture
The government has granted a provisional licence to Gold Coast Mariculture Limited for what is expected to become Ghana’s first-ever mariculture project. The licence was presented on Monday, May 12, by the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, on behalf of the Ministry and the Fisheries Commission.
Agromonti champions safe agrochemical use at national exhibition as part of CSR commitment
Agromonti Company Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare through a major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative at the recently concluded Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition and Awards in Techiman, Bono East Region.
Shea butter industry losing millions of raw shea nut through export – Shea Butter Employers Association
President of the Ghana Shea Butter Employers Association, Rabiatu Abubakari, says Ghana is losing millions of cedis in revenue as a large proportion of raw shea nuts are exported instead of being processed locally.
Ghana to host 2026 African Cashew Alliance Conference and Expo
Ghana has been selected to host the 2026 African Cashew Alliance (ACA) Annual Cashew Conference and Expo, bringing together more than 600 stakeholders from across the global cashew value chain.