Tag: Ghana
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Ghanaian scientist urges Agriculture Ministry to reduce import of weedicides
Dr Samuel Essiamah, a Ghanaian Forests Research Scientist based in Germany, has advocated a reduction in the importation of some harmful agrochemicals into the country to curtail their dangerous effects on foodstuffs and vegetables. Dr Essiamah, stressed the need for the Agriculture Ministry, and it aligns to take bold and firm decisions to safeguard the health ... -
Pathways to sustainable agriculture in Ghana
The IDS Ghana hub is pleased to invite you to a panel event entitled ‘Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture in Ghana’, held in collaboration with University of Ghana and University of Sussex. This event will involve two panels, one on Innovations and one on Agricultural Markets for Sustainability. In collaboration with University of Ghana and University ... -
GSS Launches Ghana Core Agriculture & PME Survey
Edward Asuo Afram The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), has officially launched a survey to assess Phase 2 of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative. The Ghana Core Agriculture and Production Methods and Environment (CorePME) survey, which is part of the broader Ghana Core ... -
Australia and IITA to strengthen partnership for climate-responsive agriculture in Africa
Climate resilience and food security are central to Australia’s Regional Development Program for Africa. In October 2024, the Australian Government announced the African-Australian partnership for climate-responsive agriculture, pledging a $76.4 million investment over the next six years to support the African continent. In line with this initiative, delegates from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), accompanied ... -
Transforming Ghanaian Agriculture: The Role of Digital Credit and Timely Loan Delivery
Representative Image Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Ghana studied digital credit platforms for Ghanaian farmers, revealing that timely delivery of loans significantly boosts agricultural productivity, while delays and gender-specific utilization patterns limit overall impact. The findings underscore the need for efficient logistics and tailored financial products to enhance rural financial inclusion. Researchers ... -
Agro & Poultry Africa 2025
4th AGRO & POULTRY AFRICA 2025 4th International Agro & Poultry Africa trade fair play a vital role in promoting advancements in agriculture and poultry farming, fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders, and supporting the growth of the agricultural sector. Our 4th International Agro & Poultry Africa trade show provides an opportunity to Invest in agriculture ... -
CSIR-SARI encourages farmers in Northern Ghana to embrace newly developed climate-smart, high-yielding Cowpea variety
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research -Savannah Agricultural Research Institute CSIR-SARI) has encouraged farmers, particularly those in Northern Ghana, to embrace its newly developed climate-smart and high-yielding Cowpea variety to help maximize profit and increase production, among others. “I will encourage farmers in the Savannah Region and Northern Ghana and Ghana at large to ... -
US$17.7m livestock imported last year
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Ghana imported US$17.7million worth of livestock last year, data from the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have revealed. Of the value, PFAG indicated that cattle, goats and sheep constituted 70 percent of imports into the country from Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria in 2023. Addressing participants during a Political Parties’ Accountability ... -
Akufo-Addo Govt Transforms Ghana’s Agriculture Sector
In a significant milestone in the Agricultural development, the Ghana Cares Economic Enclave Agric Project at Kasunya/Dedukope in the Shai Osudoku District, Greater Accra, has made remarkable strides. This flagship project, initiated by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, is part of the government’s broader strategy to revitalize agricultural sector. The Ghana CARES (Obaatanpa) program, launched in 2020, ... -
Vietnam aims to increase market share in Africa
Rice packaging for export (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Although Vietnam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has emerged as a key potential market. A promising market According to the Asia-Africa Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Africa ...