Category: Agriculture
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Russia-Ukraine war will stall sale of cocoa products to both countries – COCOBOD [Video]
As the Russia – Ukraine war rages on, the impact on regional economies, especially those who export products to the two countries, is being felt. In Africa, countries dependent on commodities like wheat, oil, and fertilizer components, among others, are also feeling the pinch. In Ghana, the impact of a barrel of Brent Crude rising…
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Gov’t in denial over situation with food security in Ghana – GAWU reacts to SONA
The Ghana Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) says that Ghana is far from being secure in food production despite the progress made in the agriculture sector under this government. The remarks follow the comments made by President Akufo-Addo about Agriculture during the delivery of his state of the nation address on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Ghana…
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Ghana’s food security situation likely to worsen in coming months – Peasant Farmers
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana is warning that Ghana’s food security situation is likely to worsen if urgent action is not taken. Ghana declined from 78th position in 2016 to 82nd position in 2021 on the Global Food Security Index published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The caution by the farmers’ association, comes…
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We’ve accounted for $1.3bn cocoa syndicated loan; ignore contrary claims – COCOBOD
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has denied claims that it is unable to account for the $1.3 billion cocoa syndicated loan for the 2020/2021 crop season. The Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, on Thursday asserted that COCOBOD has failed to give a tangible explanation about the whereabouts of the fund, which was…
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Increase investment in rice production to make local produce competitive – Peasant Farmers
Head of Programmes and Advocacy at the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana, Charles Nyaaba has reiterated calls for government to adequately support and invest in rice production in the country. According to him, leaving players in the rice value chain to compete with produce from areas with well-subsidized rice programs, only leads to Ghana’s rice…
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Global advocacy group demands establishment of mechanism to check deforestation in cocoa sector
Right based campaign and advocacy organization, EcoCare Ghana, is asking chocolate companies, cocoa traders and the government to collaborate to establish a joint deforestation monitoring mechanism to check forest encroachment and illegal cocoa farming. This call comes on the back of data analysis by a global advocacy organization, Mighty Earth, which reveals that Ghana and…
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Cocoa carriers demanding better wage suspend strike
Cocoa carriers have suspended their sit-down strike after a week of agitation to demand an increment in their wages and better conditions of service. Cocoa carriers at Tema, Takoradi, and Kumasi abandoned duties and insisted the 62 pesewas they receive per bag they carry should be increased to GH¢1. Although the Cocoa Marketing Company Limited…
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8 persons arrested for alleged involvement in child labour on cocoa farms
Eight persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the use of children on their cocoa farms in the Ashanti and Western North Regions. This follows an investigative media report on child labour which exposed how children are hired to work as labourers on various cocoa farms. Child labour issues in the agricultural sector…
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MOFA urges tomato traders not to buy from Burkina Faso this festive season
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture is urging tomato traders in the country to desist from travelling to Burkina-Faso to buy tomatoes this festive season as local producers will be able to supply enough to meet their demand. The Tomato traders and transporters association embarked on a strike in February this year due to what…
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GAWU urges government to address fertilizer challenges amidst farmers day celebrations
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) is urging the government to ensure there is enough fertilizer for the country’s next major planting season. They further want the government to put in place adequate measures to prevent the smuggling of the product. The agricultural sector has been plagued with a number of challenges in the past…