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Parliament approves landmark COCOBOD reforms to strengthen cocoa sector
Parliament has approved the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Bill, 2026, paving the way for a major restructuring of Ghana's cocoa industry through a new governance framework, an alternative financing model and legal guarantees aimed at improving farmers' incomes and expanding local value addition.
Engineers to convene in Ho to advance food security and sustainable agriculture
The conference, which is under the theme “Engineering the food security and sustainable agriculture value chain", will examine how technology, infrastructure, and engineering expertise can transform agricultural productivity, improve food systems, and support inclusive economic growth in Ghana and across the region.
GCX calls for mandatory commodity trading route for foreign buyers to protect Ghana’s farmers
The Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) has called for a policy framework that would require foreign buyers of Ghanaian agricultural commodities to purchase through the exchange rather than sourcing directly from farm gates.
Animal Welfare League urges Ghana government to adopt free-range poultry farming over battery cages
The Animal Welfare League has called on the government to promote free-range poultry farming instead of battery-cage systems, arguing that Ghana's traditional nkokɔ nkitinkiti method offers a more humane and sustainable approach to raising chickens. The appeal was made during the Hospitality with Heart Awards held in A...
Ghana launches National Shea Commodity Platform to commercialise shea production
Ghana is taking steps to transform its shea industry from largely wild harvesting to commercial cultivation following the launch of the National Shea Commodity Platform (NSCP), a new initiative aimed at coordinating development across the sector and improving livelihoods, particularly for women. The platform brings tog...
Complete Farmer uses technology to end guesswork and connect Ghanaian farmers to global markets
Agritech company Complete Farmer says it is using technology to help Ghanaian farmers produce quality crops, access global markets, and make informed decisions without the high cost of traditional soil testing.
Complete Farmer introduces satellite-powered farming tool to help growers boost productivity
Complete Farmer is using technology to solve some of the biggest challenges facing agriculture in Ghana by connecting farmers to global buyers, providing technical support and using satellite technology to improve farming decisions.
CSIR warns Ghana’s soil health is deteriorating, calls for urgent national action
The Director of the Soil Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (Ghana) (CSIR), Dr Collins Tay, has raised concerns over the declining state of Ghana’s soils, describing them as moderately poor and requiring urgent national attention.
JoyBusiness AgriBusiness Month highlights threat to Ghana’s indigenous food crops
This edition of JoyBusiness’ Agri Business Month has turned the spotlight on the preservation of Ghana’s indigenous food systems, with particular emphasis on the growing disappearance of traditional crops and food varieties.
Ghana must prioritise local cashew processing to unlock jobs, boost export earnings – ACPG
The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana (ACPG) has called for greater support for local cashew processing, stressing that increased domestic value addition is critical to creating jobs, boosting export earnings, and maximising the economic benefits of Ghana’s growing cashew industry.
KNUST Nkabom Collaborative opens pitch session to support young agripreneurs with business funding
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (Nkabom Collaborative), has organised a special business pitching session for participants of its Multi-purpose Integrated Programme (MIP) Training. The program...
Finance Ministry 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.