Also known as: Hon. Eric Opoku · Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku · Mr. Opoku · Mr Eric Opoku · Minister Eric Opoku · Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku · Albert Opoku · Mr. Albert Opoku · Charles Opoku · Dr. Eric Opoku · Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku
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The Chronicle
… The Vice President’s remarks were reinforced by Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, who outlined Ghana’s plans to eliminate its rice deficit and achieve self-sufficiency within the next decade. …
Africa must take control over its food systems -VeepJoy Online
… The new regime was announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Eric Opoku, at the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra, organised in partnership with the World Bank, ECOWAS Commission, and the African Development Bank. …
Government to tie rice imports to local production in major policy shiftJoy Online
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans by government to establish an inter-ministerial taskforce to strengthen surveillance and enforcement against the illegal importation of rice through unauthorized border routes. …
Gov’t to crack down on rice smuggling with new inter-ministerial task-force – Agric MinisterJoy Online
… Its president called on Minister Eric Opoku to issue a directive restricting the purchase of imported rice, especially for government institutions, and to promote Ghana-grown rice. …
The paradox of plenty: How Ghana’s farmers are being sacrificed on the altar of a cheap import agendaJoy Online
… Eric Opoku (MP), Minister of Food and Agriculture, for driving agricultural productivity and food security initiatives that directly impacted farmers and markets. …
6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards slated for June 6Joy Online
… Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Opoku described the situation as unfair and unlawful. …
Some landlords forcing students into prostitution through high rent – Rent CommissionerJoy Online
… Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Opoku described such actions as criminal and a violation of human rights. …
Landlords who remove tenants’ roofs over rent disputes risk jail – Rent CommissionerJoy Online
… Speaking as a panelist at a programme organised by HR Certification Center, Mr. Opoku underscored the need for business leaders and C-suite executives to fully appreciate the strategic importance of HRBPs play in aligning business strategy with people strategy to drive organisati …
HR Business Partners play critical roles in aligning business strategy with human strategy – Deloitte HR HeadJoy Online
… Mr Sadik appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku, and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to grant financial clearance for all qualified graduates, complete the deployment of the remaining officers promised in 2022, and transitio …
Over 5,000 unemployed agricultural graduates push government for recruitmentThe Ghanaian Times
… Speaking at the symbolic inauguration of the boreholes yesterday, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, said the initiative was intended to transform dry-season agriculture and improve access to irrigation in the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, North East and Sav …
Gov’t rolls out solar irrigation to boost vegetable productionThe Ministry of Food and Agriculture has signed a memorandum of understanding with OMANBAPA AgriTech Limited to set up an organic fertiliser production facility in the Bono Region. The project will convert agricultural waste into fertiliser, create income for farmers, and advance sustainable agriculture.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has signed a memorandum of understanding with OMANBAPA AgriTech Limited to set up an organic fertiliser production facility in the Bono Region. The project will convert agricultural waste into fertiliser, create income for farmers, and advance sustainable agriculture.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has signed a memorandum with Omanbapa AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser plant between the Ashanti and Ahafo regions, initially operating as a blending plant before transitioning to full processing within one to two years. The project aims to boost food production, reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers, and create income opportunities for farmers by purchasing agricultural waste materials as raw materials.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Omanbapa AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser plant to boost food production and reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers. The facility, to be located between the Ashanti and Ahafo regions, will initially operate as a blending plant before transitioning to full processing within one to two years.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A poll by GlobalInfo Analytics released July 27 shows National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson each at 31 per cent as the preferred choice to lead the NDC into the 2028 general elections, with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu at 15 per cent and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang at 9 per cent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has defended the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative as successful, saying isolated cases of beneficiaries consuming the chickens they received rather than raising them for income should not discredit the programme. Forson argued that reports of some beneficiaries sending photographs to the Agriculture Minister showing they had cooked the chickens represent only isolated incidents and do not reflect the overall success of the scheme.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Food and Agriculture says the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme, aimed at reducing Ghana's chicken import bill, has recorded significant success and contributed to declining poultry prices. The minister defended the initiative against criticism that some beneficiaries consumed birds rather than rearing them commercially, stating that the majority are raising birds for commercial purposes.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister of Food and Agriculture has defended the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme, saying it has achieved significant success in reducing the country's chicken import bill and lowering poultry prices. He dismissed claims that beneficiaries consumed birds instead of raising them commercially, stating that evidence shows most beneficiaries are raising birds for commercial purposes.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has secured the lifting of Burkina Faso's restrictions on egg imports following high-level ministerial engagements, and the two countries agreed to resume tomato imports to Ghana. The countries also established a Joint Technical Committee and plan to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement to address future trade issues and improve market access.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs received a briefing from the Minister for Food and Agriculture on implementation of the Feed Ghana Programme and preparations for the farming season. Discussions covered strategic initiatives including Farmer Service Centres, the National School Farm Initiative, irrigation infrastructure expansion, and programmes to promote poultry and vegetable production.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's poultry self-sufficiency has grown only marginally, from 10% to 12%, according to Agri-Impact CEO Dr Dan Acquaye. He attributed the stagnation to lack of political will to implement policies and called for sustained investment and collaboration across the poultry value chain.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's poultry sector has recorded only marginal growth, with self-sufficiency inching from 10% to 12%, according to Agri-Impact CEO Dr Dan Acquaye. He stressed that while Ghana once exported poultry, it is now heavily reliant on imports, and the government's "Nkoko Nkitinkiti" backyard poultry initiative requires sustained investment and collaboration across the value chain, not just policy.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The EEZZY Group Foundation has donated a Nissan pickup truck, agricultural tractor, and 20 motorcycles to support Ghana's 42nd National Farmers' Day Celebration. The Agriculture Minister described the support as one of the largest corporate contributions to this year's awards scheme, which will see the National Best Farmer receive a Nissan pickup, GH¢1.2 million cash prize, and an agricultural tractor.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has received a Nissan pickup and 20 motorbikes from the EEZZY Group Foundation as prizes for this year's Farmers' Day celebration. The National Best Farmer will receive the pickup, GH¢1.2 million in cash from the Agricultural Development Bank, a tractor with accessories, and farm inputs.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Three men were arrested and granted bail for allegedly disrupting the NPP Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso in Obuasi on July 12, 2026, after storming the polling station with offensive weapons, scattering ballot boxes and threatening officials and voters. They were charged with conspiracy to commit crime and rioting with weapons, pleaded not guilty, and were each granted bail of GH¢50,000 with two justified sureties.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Global InfoAnalytics poll places former Odododiodio MP Nii Lantey Vanderpuye ahead in the NDC national chairmanship race with 26.8% delegate support, followed by former National Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo at 19.3%, while 35.3% of delegates remain undecided.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
In the latest Global InfoAnalytics poll of NDC delegates, National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia holds 27% support for the 2028 flagbearership, down from 29% in April, while Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has risen to 22% from 19%, narrowing the gap to five points. Thirty percent of delegates remain undecided.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested three individuals accused of storming an NPP Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso in Obuasi on July 12, 2026, armed with offensive weapons, scattering ballot boxes and threatening officials and voters. The suspects were arraigned before the Bekwai Circuit Court on charges of conspiracy to commit crime and rioting with weapons, pleaded not guilty, and were each granted bail of GHS50,000.00 with two justified sureties.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Food and Agriculture says government interventions including irrigation infrastructure, solar-powered boreholes, and farm fencing will boost local tomato production and reduce dependence on imports, particularly from Burkina Faso, with visible results expected within three to four months.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Food and Agriculture announced that the government's flagship Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme will move into its second phase focusing on commercial poultry production, following successful household production implementation. The expansion aims to reduce Ghana's estimated US$350 million annual frozen chicken imports, create jobs, and strengthen food security through investment across the poultry value chain.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The CEO of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association attributes failures in the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme to poor planning and lack of technical training for beneficiaries, noting that the association offered free training but was not engaged by implementing authorities. Some beneficiaries have reportedly consumed the chicks supplied rather than rearing them.
13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister for Food and Agriculture says the first phase of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Programme, which focused on household poultry production, has succeeded, clearing the way for a second phase aimed at commercialising Ghana's poultry industry and creating jobs across the value chain.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agriculture Minister proposed that the government supply Members of Parliament with poultry birds under the "Nkoko Nkitinkitsi" programme to encourage them to venture into poultry farming as a profitable venture. The initiative aims to boost poultry production nationwide, reduce import reliance, and enhance food security.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti programme, overseen by the Food and Agriculture Minister, is on course to reach 60,000 households across the country, with implementation completed in 11 regions and the programme now moving into the five northern regions. Each district is allocated 200 beneficiary households under the initiative.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Poultry Farmers Association of Ghana has warned that the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme could fail to achieve its import reduction goal if implementation challenges are not addressed. The association president said falling poultry prices reflect weak demand and poor market linkages rather than successful growth.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agriculture Minister disclosed that vehicles donated by Canada in 2021 to support agricultural extension services were auctioned before they had been in use for four years, leaving many district offices without transport support. The minister appealed to Parliament for funding to procure replacement vehicles for district agricultural offices.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Food and Agriculture has disclosed that the government has begun procuring birds for Members of Parliament under the Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti initiative to encourage lawmakers to participate in poultry farming and reduce Ghana's dependence on imported poultry products.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has procured 506 motorbikes for newly recruited agricultural extension officers to enhance their operations and improve support services for farmers. The sector minister said the motorbikes would be distributed within two weeks, citing the need to address challenges where officers often serve 1,500-plus farmers each instead of the ideal maximum of 500.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Food and Agriculture outlined the government's plan to establish processing facilities across the country as part of the Feed Ghana programme to increase food production, create jobs, and strengthen food security by linking farmers directly to agro-processing industries.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Food and Agriculture says the government has distributed 1,500 bags of fertiliser to each agricultural constituency nationwide to support farmers ahead of the farming season, with remaining deliveries expected to be completed by the end of the following week.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A total of 506 Feed Ghana Brigadiers — graduates with qualifications in agriculture — have been commissioned following paramilitary and operational training at the Ghana Police Training School. The Minister of Food and Agriculture said they will serve as District Feed Ghana Coordinators to increase food production, strengthen agricultural value chains and improve livelihoods.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →