Farming, land reform, drought, livestock.
The Techiman North District Assembly has announced plans to establish modern storage facilities and develop irrigation systems to address post-harvest losses and improve food security for farmers in the district.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Techiman North District Assembly has announced plans to establish modern storage facilities and develop irrigation systems to address post-harvest losses and improve food security for farmers in the district.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghanaian agribusiness Farmer Globale earned international recognition at the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards for transforming Ghana's rice sector through climate-smart farming practices, including Alternate Wetting and Drying to reduce water use and emissions, while supporting over 20,000 smallholder farmers with financing, mechanisation, and market access.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 200 farmers at Akyem Asene in the Eastern Region have appealed to the government for compensation for cocoa farms, food crops, and oil palm plantations destroyed by the Accra-Kumasi expressway construction. The farmers say their farms, their main sources of livelihood, were destroyed over eight months ago, causing severe economic hardship and difficulty meeting family expenses.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice Chairperson of the Gamesu Women Rice Farmers Association called for improved access to land, affordable credit, and modern farming support for rural women engaged in rice production in the Volta and Oti regions, highlighting the need for measures to strengthen local rice competitiveness against imported rice and improve women farmers' livelihoods.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Trade Minister Ms Ofosu-Adjare called on Ghana to position itself strategically in the global agribusiness market, projected to reach US$7.3 trillion by 2033, noting that Middle East and Africa together account for only five per cent. She made the remarks at the opening of the EU-Ghana Agribusiness Exhibition and Forum 2026 in Accra, saying the event aligns with the government's agenda to shift focus from macroeconomic stabilisation to domestic production, job creation and industrialisation.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana is developing a National Plant-Based Food Systems Plan to strengthen nutrition security, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through improved local food production, dietary diversity and climate action integration. The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability said the plan would address threats from climate shocks, soil degradation, food import dependence and land pressure affecting agricultural productivity and rural economies.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Science Minister Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings cautioned against allowing illegal mining to destroy water bodies, farmlands and soil, arguing that short-term economic gains must not undermine environmental protection and future generations' survival. Following a field visit to illegal mining sites in Osino facilitated by the EPA, she stressed that natural resources are finite and that protecting the environment requires accountability and a change in public attitudes.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The FESF Foundation has called for increased investment in Ghana's rice sector to strengthen domestic production and food security, noting that the country's rice import bill rose from GH¢104 million in 2004 to GH¢3.23 billion in 2024. The Foundation says Ghana must improve productivity, quality, irrigation, mechanisation, storage, processing and access to finance rather than simply producing more rice.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Forestry Commission plans to establish armed security camps at illegal mining hotspots in the Subri River Forest Reserve in the Western Region to prevent miners from returning to cleared areas. The strategy will combine armed rapid-response teams of about 13 officers, surveillance technology including CCTV and Starlink connectivity, and stronger collaboration among state security agencies.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government must enforce the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026 to protect cocoa farms from illegal mining (galamsey), which destroys agricultural assets and rural livelihoods. The law includes a reported 500-metre restriction around protected farms to prevent mining activities.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Class-Peters, president of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana, called at the World Bank's AGORA 2026 conference in Palermo, Italy for increased investment in agricultural research and innovation, and stronger support for farmer cooperatives, to improve food security and boost production across Africa.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food Discourse, a youth-led initiative, has launched its Bodawuro Project in Vane, Ho West District, to promote sustainable food systems and climate resilience among farmers. Farmers were introduced to eco-friendly solar food storage systems and digital extension services to address challenges including climate change, high input costs, and post-harvest losses.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Newage Agric Solutions held hands-on field training for the first group of female participants in its Urban Blue initiative under the SAWA Program at Okwenya in the Eastern Region, preparing them to establish home-based catfish production businesses through practical exercises in tank assembly, water management, and fish care.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Illegal mining operations in the Atwima Mponua District have caused the collapse of a bridge over River Kukubu, the only access road connecting five communities to the main road. The destroyed infrastructure has disrupted trading activities and caused pupils from the affected communities to drop out of school, particularly during rainy seasons.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has launched Operation Green Shield, a military-backed operation in the Atewa Forest Reserve that resulted in three arrests on October 27, 2026. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources warned that illegal mining has affected 44 of Ghana's 288 forest reserves, destroying approximately 8,900 hectares of forest land.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FarmYield Ghana and the German Development Agency GIZ launched a new initiative called "AGROWY" to train 40 women in tractor operation and provide agricultural and business development opportunities to more than 160 young people and farmers in northern Ghana. The project builds on an earlier partnership that has already equipped smallholder farmers like Leticia Bopaah with mechanisation skills to reduce farming costs.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Daniel Baba Abiliba, a Ghanaian veterinarian and founder of the Animal Welfare League, is leading a continent-wide campaign against a proposed African standard that would approve battery cages for egg-laying hens. The campaign calls on African national standards bodies to reject the draft standard, arguing that the system causes pain and suffering to chickens and contradicts African values.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's agricultural recovery in 2025 was encouraging but uneven, the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research found. The institute flagged an industrial slowdown and called for improvements in agricultural productivity, market infrastructure, and the translation of mineral sector strength into broader industrial development.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Agri-Impact Ltd has signed a four-year agreement with PwC Ghana to build institutional capacity for consortium partners implementing the Sustainable Aquaculture for Women Advancement (SAWA) Program, a Mastercard Foundation initiative aimed at creating 60,000 work opportunities for young women aged 18 to 35 in Ghana's aquaculture sector.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo said the government is taking the poultry sector seriously and committed to addressing production challenges. He raised concerns about high locally produced poultry prices, noting that birds sold by farmers at around GH¢80 can cost around GH¢200 by the time they reach consumers, due to middlemen in the supply chain.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Proforest has commissioned a new Rural Service Centre in Asumura, Asunafo North Municipality in the Ahafo Region, to support cocoa farmers with technical training, farm-management services, and community leadership to improve productivity, strengthen climate resilience, and protect forests. The facility, established under the Building Deforestation-free Climate Resilient Cocoa Landscape programme with Walmart Foundation funding, builds on an earlier centre commissioned at Dadiesoaba in 2024.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An agricultural development expert has advised young people and aspiring entrepreneurs not to wait for substantial start-up capital before exploring agribusiness opportunities, urging them instead to identify market needs and build relationships. He recommended that entrepreneurs focus on solving identified problems rather than pursuing immediate profits without understanding the market.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Proforest has commissioned a Rural Service Centre in Asumura, Asunafo North Municipality, to support cocoa farmers with technical training, farm management services and climate resilience initiatives under the Building Deforestation-free Climate Resilient Cocoa Landscape programme, funded by the Walmart Foundation.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Netherlands Ambassador pledged technical expertise, knowledge exchange, and investment to help Ghana develop a stronger and more competitive poultry industry. The support aims to address challenges in the sector, expand opportunities for local farmers and businesses, and increase domestic production to reduce reliance on poultry imports.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana has expressed concern over Ghana's dependence on imported poultry, noting that the country imports about 80% of its poultry supply, including approximately €18 million from the Netherlands alone in 2024. He said the situation presents an opportunity for Ghana to strengthen local production, create jobs, and improve the livelihoods of poultry farmers by developing stronger partnerships between government and the private sector.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Agriculture Minister John Dumelo has blamed intermediaries for making locally produced poultry more expensive than imported chicken, noting that farmers sell at affordable prices but prices rise significantly by the time products reach consumers, undermining Ghana's poultry industry competitiveness.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association projects at least a 15 per cent increase in poultry prices ahead of Christmas, attributed to rising costs of animal feed and imported production inputs such as maize and soya, as well as higher freight charges. The association is also calling for government support to increase local production of feed ingredients and stronger measures to address price disparities between farm-gate and retail prices.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agricultural Colleges for Horticulture Innovation (ACHI) Project, supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and running from 2024 to 2028, is working with five agricultural colleges in Ghana to equip students, graduates and farmers with practical production skills and access to improved technologies such as drip irrigation, sprinklers and plastic mulch.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →