Tag: Farmers Day
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KIPC lauds farmers in Keta Municipality for their sacrifices
Chief Executive Officer, of the Keta Investment Promotion Center, Enyonam Apetorgbor has lauded farmers within the Keta Municipality for their sacrifices. In a statement issued by the Centre, the CEO noted, “there’s no doubt that you have sustained this nation for ages. Without you, nothing is complete. We celebrate your bravery and sacrifices despite the…
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ADB financing agricultural value chain for wealth creation [Article]
The Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADB) is the lead bank for agricultural financing in the country. Set up for the purpose of developing the agricultural sector, ADB has over time used various avenues to channel financial resources into the sector to propel it to higher heights. With about 83 network branches nationwide, ADB is the…
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Food prices have reduced; but we must stabilize it – Esoko confirms President’s claims
Esoko Ghana, a provider of digital solutions and services for agriculture and data collection, has charged government to do more to stabilize the prices of food and other commodities on the market by boosting production. The comment follows President Akufo-Addo’s remark that the Planting for Food and Jobs policy has helped to reduce the prices…
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Advans Ghana donates to MoFA and National Best Cocoa Farmer
On the 6th of December 2019, Advans Ghana Savings and Loans joined scores of institutions to participate in the grand durbar for the 35th National Farmers’Day celebration themed: “Enhancing Small Scale Agriculture Towards Agribusiness Development”. During the durbar, a team from Advans Ghana Savings and Loans led by the Head of Partnerships Development, Alhassan Salley,…
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Charles Gyamfi crowned 2019 National Best Farmer
A 58-year-old farmer, Charles Gyamfi, has been adjudged the 2019 National Best Farmer. Mr. Gyamfi, from the Tano North District of the Ahafo Region, was honoured at the 2019 Farmers’ Day celebration held in the Volta Regional capital, Ho. Abdulai Atiku Seidu, Upper West Region, was the 1st runner-up, while the 2nd runner-up was Nana…
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Peasant Farmers Association rescinds decision to boycott Farmers’ Day celebration
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has rescinded its decision not to participate in this year’s National Farmers Day celebration in the Volta Regional capital, Ho. The association, earlier this week announced that it will boycott the celebration because some its members who are rice farmers still had their produce stuck at the farm…
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Peasant Farmers urge gov’t to be committed to 2022 ban on imported rice
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has asked government to exhibit ample commitment if it really wants to ban rice importation by 2022. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture, which made the announcement in November just when a national conversation about local rice production was underway, says the move is aimed at strengthening local…