A Ghanaian content creator, Goshers, has highlighted growing trade and agricultural opportunities between Zambia and Ghana, describing the potential for collaboration as significant if properly developed. Speaking during an interview on Joy Prime, Goshers pointed to Zambia’s vast arable land and relatively underutilised agricultural capacity as a major opportunity for expansion. He contrasted this with ...

A new international initiative aimed at strengthening environmental monitoring and promoting climate-smart agriculture across Africa has been launched by the James Hutton Institute in the UK, starting with implementation in Ghana. The initiative, known as the Monitoring, Analysis, Reporting and Verification for Effective Low-carbon Climate Resilience and Mitigation Network (MARVEL-NET), is designed to deliver continuous, ...

A Ghanaian agribusiness entrepreneur is gaining international attention for transforming cocoa waste into high-value skincare products, highlighting the growing role of innovation in Africa’s agricultural sector. Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi, founder of SkinVive, is representing Ghana at the Macfrut 2026 in Rimini—one of the world’s leading exhibitions for the fruit and vegetable value chain. At the ...

Ghana has strengthened its agricultural cooperation with Spain through a new investment-driven partnership aimed at expanding tomato production and processing, as the country works to reduce heavy reliance on imports and build a stronger agro-industrial base. The agreement, discussed in Barcelona, focuses on improving value addition in agriculture, supporting smallholder farmers, and developing large-scale commercial ...

Ukraine has launched its first agricultural hub in Ghana, marking a significant step in expanding its global food security initiatives while strengthening trade ties across West Africa. The facility will serve as a processing and distribution centre for agricultural products, supporting both humanitarian efforts and commercial activity. The hub is designed to integrate Ukrainian agricultural ...

Photo Credits: Christopher Mensah  What if the food needed to improve children’s diets is already available – but not being used in school meals? This question framed a recent webinar on school meals and food systems in Ghana, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners across nutrition, agriculture, and education. The event also marked the launch ...

Burkina Faso has announced an immediate ban on fresh tomato exports in a decisive move to protect its domestic agro-processing industry and secure raw material supply—triggering potential ripple effects across West Africa. The directive, issued on March 16, 2026, suspends all exports of fresh tomatoes nationwide, with authorities warning of strict enforcement and legal consequences ...

Ghana has unveiled the Timbuktoo AgriTech Hub in Accra, a new initiative aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through digital innovation and entrepreneurship. The hub is designed to tackle real-world challenges across the agricultural value chain while accelerating the growth of Africa’s AgriTech ecosystem. Driving Innovation Across Agriculture The Timbuktoo AgriTech Hub will bring ...

Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies hold the potential to address both high youth unemployment and climate change in Ghana, but adoption hinges on overcoming various policy barriers. By Bismark Owusu Nortey, Serwah Prempeh Executive Summary Green technologies offer a unique opportunity to address high youth unemployment and climate change. Green technology applies scientific innovation to develop ...

Ghana is reinforcing its cocoa sector through enhanced sustainability and traceability reforms aimed at securing long-term competitiveness in global markets. The Ghana Cocoa Board has begun implementing digital tracking systems to monitor cocoa beans from farm level to export terminals. The move aligns with tightening international regulations requiring proof of deforestation-free supply chains and greater ...