Browsing Category
NEWS
Bono Regional Minister Urges Development Partners to Enhance Cashew Value Chains
In a bid to boost job creation and alleviate poverty in Ghana's Bono Region, Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Regional Minister, has urged development partners to invest in enhancing cashew fruit and nut value chains.
During a meeting with Mrs.…
Read More...
Read More...
USDA Awards Over $270 Million to Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain and Local Systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a significant step towards fortifying the American food supply chain and enhancing regional food systems.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on February 7 that the USDA has!-->!-->!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
High-Level Breakfast Meeting Spotlights Women’s Empowerment in African Agriculture
The 7th High-Level Breakfast Meeting of the Empowering Women in Agriculture (EWA) initiative, aligned with the African Union Commission on Food and Security, is set to commend significant strides in empowering women in agriculture.!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
COCOBOD Denies Claims of Neglecting Health Care for Cocoa Sprayers Amid Toxicity Concerns
In response to mounting concerns over the alleged lack of essential medical care for contracted mass cocoa sprayers, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has vehemently refuted the accusations. The controversy arises following reports of health!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Nigeria’s First Lady Launches Renewed Hope Women Initiative Agriculture Support
Nigeria's First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has inaugurated the inaugural Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Women Agricultural Support Group programme in the South-East region to bolster agriculture.
Tinubu emphasized the programme's!-->!-->!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Farmer Groups Urged to Adopt Integrated Management Systems
In a bid to enhance sustainable agricultural practices and bolster community resilience, farmer groups and their communities in Ghana are being urged to adopt Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
The call to action comes as part of a!-->!-->!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Nigeria Govt Empowers Smallholder Farmers to Drive Agricultural Productivity
The Federal Government has underscored the pivotal role of smallholder farmers in Nigeria's agricultural sector, emphasizing their significant contribution to national prosperity.
This assertion was made by Mr. Temitope Fadeshemi, the!-->!-->!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Ghana Faces Nearly 40% Decline in 2023/24 Cocoa Output, Sources Report
Ghana's cocoa production for the 2023/24 season is projected to fall nearly 40% below the target of 820,000 metric tons, according to sources within the country's regulatory body, COCOBOD.
The decline is attributed to adverse weather!-->!-->!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
Agric Minister Launches GH¢35 Million Agricultural Infrastructure Projects
Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, has initiated a groundbreaking ceremony to commence infrastructural projects aimed at enhancing agriculture and market accessibility across the nation.
The GH¢35 million!-->!-->!-->…
Read More...
Read More...
China Prioritizes Food Security with New Agriculture Policy
In a pivotal move towards ensuring food security and bolstering agricultural productivity, the Chinese government has unveiled a key agriculture policy decree.
Prioritizing the production of vital agricultural goods and emphasizing food!-->!-->!-->…
Read More...
Read More...