Tag: Agribusiness
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GIPC to attract more investors into agribusiness in 2020—Yofi Grant
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC), Yofi Grant, has said his outfit will prioritize investments in agriculture and agribusiness in 2020. This, he explained will feed into government’s agricultural programmes such as the Planting for Food and Jobs as well as Rearing for Food and Export. Mr. Grant maintained that…
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Citi FM/Citi TV launches ‘Operation Feed Yourself’ project to whip up interest in farming
As part of activities marking the 15th anniversary of the establishment of one of Ghana’s leading English radio brands, Citi FM, Managing Director of the company, Samuel Attah-Mensah, has announced a new project to get Ghanaians to take up subsistence farming, and also consider it as a viable business that can empower them economically. The…
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We’ll address concerns of businesses – Alan Kyerematen
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, has assured the business community of the government’s commitment to resolving bottlenecks that impede trade between Ghana and other countries in the West African sub-region. “The government is working with the ECOWAS, including our neighbouring countries, to remove obstacles that impede the free flow of goods from…
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Re-evaluate tax measures to help make industry competitive – AGI to Gov’t
Ahead of the 2019 mid-year budget review presentation later this morning, some private individuals and institutions have added their voice, to calls for some major reforms. The presentation of the supplementary budget by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Attah, comes 8 months after the presentation of the main 2019 budget in November last year. Speaking to…
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#CitiBizFestival: Farmers must appreciate agric value chain to reach target market –Expert
An agricultural expert, Kwesi Korboe has urged Ghanaian farmers in agribusiness to appreciate the value chains in the agriculture sector to maximize output to help reach a targeted market. According to him, such a move will not only enhance efficiency but will also make it easier for farmers to easily reach the preferred market with…
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Quality control needed to open doors in global agric market – 2018 National Best Farmer
The 2018 National Best Farmer, James Boateng, stressed the need for improved standards in the agriculture sector in Ghana. Mr. Boateng speaking on the maiden edition of the on-air series for this year’s Citi Business Festival on the Citi Breakfast Show which is starting with a focus on agribusiness noted this as one of the avenues…