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Komenda Sugar factory acquires 20,000 acres for plantation
Negotiations are almost complete to enable the Board of Directors of the Komenda Sugar Factory to acquire 20,000 acres of land…
Let’s drive AfCFTA with agriculture – FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) representative to Ghana, Ndiaga Gueye, has indicated that several opportunities abound…
EU’s deforestation proposal must do more for smallholder farmers
The European Commission’s legislative proposal is a ‘groundbreaking’ step towards combatting deforestation. But it cannot abandon…
Agric needs policy mix for results – FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has indicated that Ghana can achieve its desired agricultural transformation if it…
Avian Influenza outbreak in North East Region: Over 500 birds culled
An outbreak of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza has hit the North East Region, infecting more than 500 birds.
Officials of…
Dr Bawumia launches $54.5m shea landscape project in Tamale
A $54.5 MILLION shea landscape project aimed at boosting the production of the cash crop has been launched in Tamale, the Northern…
Peasant Farmers, Rice Millers, GAWU unhappy with reversal of benchmark…
Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) and General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) have expressed disappointed in the…
Benchmark Policy: Review the policy implementation and exempt oil palm
The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has called on the Government to immediately reconsider its decision to…
Lands Ministry declares war on illegal loggers
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has declared war on illegal logging and chainsaw operations in forest reserves across…
Replacing ageing farmer population: 500 Youth receive support
An initial batch of 500 youth farmers, processors and agricultural technology (agritech) developers across the country are being…