Category: Agribusiness
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GAWU criticises phase two of govt’s Planting for Food & Jobs
The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) has criticized government’s second phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme which seeks to provide jobs to more than 1.2 million farmers. This follows the launch of the second phase of the programme on Monday which also announced an annual average of 210,000 new farm-related jobs…
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Cocoa farmers disappointed over discontinued road projects
A group calling itself the Concerned Farmers Association is complaining about plans by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to discontinue its Cocoa Road construction program. COCOBOD announced that after the completion of ongoing projects, the institution will not embark on any further ventures in road construction because it does not form part of its core…
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Stakeholders push for state actions to drive fair food pricing in Ghana
As high food prices continue to make Ghana’s inflation rate witness marginal increases, players are pushing for collaborative efforts to address inefficiencies in the supply value chain to ensure fair food prices in the country. The main drivers of this inflationary trend are food and non-food items, which account for 54.2% and 33.4% respectively. For…
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Second phase of PFJ initiative must check over-reliance on cereal importation – Poultry farmers urge govt
The Poultry Farmers Association of Ghana is impressing on government to as a matter of urgency use the phase two of the planting for food and jobs initiative reduce the instances of cereal importation by its members to feed their birds. This comes on the back of an earlier announcement by government to prioritize the…
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Agribusiness players urged to find actions to increase food production
As Africa’s net food import is projected to reach US$ 110 billion by 2030, actors within the agribusiness space are being encouraged to leverage on the Africa Continental Free Trade Area to help find urgent actions to increase food production whiles optimizing profits. According to Professor Godfred Bopkin, the growing population of the continent needs…
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Ghana needs innovative solutions to unlock agricultural potential – GIRSAL CEO
Ghana’s agribusiness sector still faces significant challenges, according to Kwesi Korboe, the Chief Executive Officer of GIRSAL. Contributing to a panel discussion on the Citi Business Festival on Tuesday, June 27, Mr. Korboe said while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go to fully unlock the potential of agriculture in…
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MoFA projects Ghana to be lead exporter of Soyabean by 2030
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) says it is working assiduously to make Ghana the lead exporter of Soyabean in the world by 2030. The Ministry projects to achieve this feat through the implementation of strategic measures in the soya bean production value chain ensure that the country meets its food security target through…
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Golden nectar: Uncovering Ghana’s blossoming honey industry
Ghana has a long history of beekeeping, dating back to the 16th century. The country is home to a wide variety of bees, including stingless bees, honey bees, and carpenter bees. Honey is a valuable product in Ghana, and it is used for both food and medicinal purposes. The honey industry in Ghana has been…
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Africa Agribusiness and Science Week kicks off in Durban
The 8th Africa Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW8) is underway in Durban, South Africa, from June 5-8. The week-long event is held under the theme “Linking Agribusiness with Science and Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems”. This will feature workshops, agritech expo, an investment forum, match-making sessions, and AfCFTA CAAPs. The conference seeks to…
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ETG/Sustain Africa to supply over 150,000 farmers with high-quality fertilizer
The Export Trading Group (ETG) and Sustain Africa, in partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, have launched a Fertilizer Relief Program aimed at providing farmers with affordable and high-quality fertilizers. During the launch of the fertilizer relief program, Fred Akowuah, the Country Director of Export Trading Fertilizer, highlighted the core objective of the…