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Ministry of Food and Agriculture

Also known as: MOFA

Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture launched GAFET endowment fund for agricultural education and signed organic fertiliser plant partnerships.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    A farmer, Mr Dominic Oti Yeboah, appealed to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to make improved tomato varieties, such as “Kwabena Kwabena,” readily available to farmers.

    150 Bono farmers trained in modern vegetable production
  3. July 2026
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OMANBAPA AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser production facility in the Bono Region.

    MoFA partners firm to set up organic fertiliser plant
  5. The Chronicle

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Omanbapa AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser plant to boost food production and reduce Ghana’s dependence on synthetic fertilisers.

    MoFA signs deal to establish organic fertiliser plant in Ghana
  6. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Omanbapa AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser plant to boost food production and reduce Ghana’s dependence on synthetic fertilisers.

    MoFA signs deal to establish organic fertiliser plant in Ghana
  7. Joy Online

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has downplayed reports of a rift between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), describing recent differences over the release of funds for agricultural programmes as a misunderstanding that has since been r

    No rift with Agriculture Ministry over funds release — Ato Forson
  8. Joy Online

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has dismissed suggestions of a disagreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture over allocations to the agricultural sector, describing the differing figures released by the two institutions as a misunder

    Finance minister clarifies agriculture ministry allocation dispute
  9. Joy Online

    He assured the public that NACOC, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Food and Drugs Authority, the Ghana Standards Authority and other stakeholders, would monitor every stage of cultivation, processing, storage and

    NACOC warns illegal cannabis farms face sanctions
  10. Joy Online

    e explained that strict quality testing is carried out before maize is processed into poultry feed. “Sometimes the tests that we do before the maize passes through the mill – we don’t even do those for household consumption.” Mr Mohammed urged the Ministry of Food and Agriculture

    2026 mid-year budget should prioritise long-term reforms for poultry industry – Poultry farmers
  11. Joy Online

    However, he said officials at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture put the authorised amount at GH¢910 million, with actual disbursements close to GH¢453 million.

    Mid-Year Budget: ‘MoU is not a payslip’ – Oppong Nkrumah questions gov’t jobs, economic claims
  12. Joy Online

    ucts were developed with backing from the Market-Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth (MOVE)-ComCashew programme, a partnership between the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture

    J Grand Commodities rolls out three new cashew products under Juki Nuts brand
Agriculture & Land

Arise Ghana urges stronger, sustained fight against galamsey

The News

Civil society group Arise Ghana has called on the government to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining, warning that the destruction of water bodies poses a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of Ghanaians. The organisation said economic interests should not take precedence over public health and natural resource protection, and pledged to continue pressuring authorities until meaningful progress is made.

21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Arise Ghana urges stronger, sustained fight against galamsey

    Civil society group Arise Ghana has called on the government to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining, warning that the destruction of water bodies poses a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of Ghanaians. The organisation said economic interests should not take precedence over public health and natural resource protection, and pledged to continue pressuring authorities until meaningful progress is made.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. FDA's handling of chemical fruit-ripening abuse raises food safety concerns

    An editorial critiques the Food and Drugs Authority's response to alleged misuse of chemicals—including acetylene and improper ethylene application—for fruit ripening in Ghana, questioning the adequacy of enforcement action after the Deputy Chief Executive could not immediately provide details of sanctions taken against identified offenders.

    19 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 15 August

  1. KNUST to develop locally-made farming equipment with agriculture ministry

    The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology plans to partner with Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture to manufacture locally produced farming equipment and technologies, aiming to reduce the country's dependence on imports and increase the use of locally developed technologies in government projects.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. CSIR-WRI develops integrated system converting fish wastewater to crop fertiliser

    Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Water Research Institute have developed an integrated aquaculture-agriculture system that converts nutrient-rich wastewater from fish production into input for crop production. Trials have demonstrated good yields in crops like cucumbers, with the approach helping to reduce pollution and address environmental and health risks associated with wastewater use in farming.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. MoFA launches GAFET endowment for agricultural education funding

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has launched the Ghana Agricultural Fund for Education and Transformation (GAFET), a national endowment that will provide sustainable financing for agricultural education and human capital development. The fund will invest capital and use annual returns to finance priorities including laboratories, demonstration farms, mechanisation, digital agriculture, research, and faculty development to bridge the gap between classroom learning and modern agricultural demands.

    13 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana's food safety regime requires urgent reform, editorial argues

    The Chronicle editorial reports allegations by traders in Accra markets that some vendors use chemicals to artificially ripen produce, raising concerns about consumer exposure to harmful substances. The La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly has ordered an investigation into the claims, though no independent laboratory testing has been cited to substantiate them.

    13 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. MoFA launches Ghana Agricultural Fund for Education and Transformation

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has established GAFET, a national endowment fund to provide sustainable financing for agricultural education and skills development. The government has set a GH¢10 million fundraising target by the end of 2026, and has so far mobilised GH¢3.5 million.

    13 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Poultry farmer calls for processing plant in Eastern Region

    An agripreneur in Asene Manso Akroso District has appealed to the government to establish a poultry processing plant to address marketing challenges facing local farmers. He said the facility would provide a ready market for producers and make poultry farming more attractive to youth.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana launches agricultural education endowment fund

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has launched GAFET, a national endowment to provide sustainable financing for agricultural education. The Fund aims to address the low enrollment of tertiary students in agricultural programmes and the annual funding gap of GH¢12 million in agricultural education institutions.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Galamsey destroying farmland, reducing food supply and raising prices

    Agricultural advocates warn that illegal mining is destroying fertile farmland used for crops including vegetables, maize, cassava, plantain, and cocoa, reducing production and pushing up consumer food prices across Ghana.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. 150 Bono farmers trained in vegetable production practices

    About 150 smallholder vegetable farmers in the Bono Region received training in good agronomic practices and vegetable nutrition for tomato, okra and amaranth production. The training, organised under the TAAT II Vegetable Compact Project, covered seed selection, planting seasons, land preparation, nursery management, and safe use of agrochemicals.

    6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 29 July

  1. MoFA signs deal to establish organic fertiliser plant

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. MoFA signs deal for organic fertiliser plant in Ghana

    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

  2. Ghana signs deal to establish organic fertiliser plant

    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

Friday 24 July

  1. Finance Minister denies rift with Agriculture Ministry over funds

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said recent differences between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture over fund releases for agricultural programmes have been resolved and were merely a misunderstanding.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Finance minister explains budget releases versus actual payments discrepancy

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson dismissed suggestions of disagreement between the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Food and Agriculture over allocations, describing differing figures as a misunderstanding between budget releases (GH¢1.677 billion) and actual cash payments (GH¢910 million) during the first half of 2026.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. NACOC warns all current cannabis farms are illegal

    The Narcotics Control Commission has warned that no cannabis cultivation licences have been issued, making all existing farms operating nationwide illegal and liable to sanctions. Parliament is yet to approve the final regulatory framework before the Commission can begin issuing licences, and cannabis cultivation is restricted to medicinal, industrial, and research purposes only.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Poultry farmers urge 2026 budget to prioritise long-term sector reforms

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association has called on the government to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to introduce long-term reforms for Ghana's poultry industry, arguing that existing interventions like the 'Nkoko Nkitinkiti' initiative alone cannot solve the sector's challenges and that the industry requires a 10-year-plus development plan.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. NPP official questions government's job creation and spending claims

    Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Chairman of the NPP Policy Co-ordination Committee, has questioned the credibility of government announcements on job creation and public spending, arguing that employment figures under the 24-Hour Economy policy are based on newly signed Memoranda of Understanding rather than operational projects, and that there is a gap between announced and actually disbursed funds.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. J Grand Commodities launches cashew milk, butter and protein bar

    J Grand Commodities has introduced three new cashew-based products under its Juki Nuts brand, with support from the MOVE-ComCashew programme, to boost local processing of Ghana's cashew and create jobs. The company, which currently employs 17 people, aims to move Ghana beyond raw cashew exports to build competitive local brands.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. Parliamentary Committee reviews Feed Ghana Programme progress

    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

Friday 17 July

  1. Poultry Master Plan aims for Ghana's self-sufficiency in production

    The proposed Poultry Master Plan will provide a long-term roadmap to make Ghana self-sufficient in poultry production through a phased and coordinated approach, according to Dr Dan Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited. Achieving self-sufficiency requires sustained investment across the entire value chain, including expanding maize and soya production, improving infrastructure, and strengthening processing capacity.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Poultry Master Plan targets long-term Ghana self-sufficiency

    A proposed Poultry Master Plan aims to provide a long-term roadmap for Ghana to achieve self-sufficiency in poultry production through phased, coordinated investment across the value chain. Dr Dan Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited, says self-sufficiency cannot be achieved in a few years and requires expansion of maize and soya production, infrastructure improvements, and better farming practices alongside increased bird production.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Torrential rains destroy rice farms in Weta community

    More than 200 acres of cultivated rice fields in the Weta Rice Farming Community, one of Ghana's largest rice-producing areas, have been submerged and destroyed by torrential rains, affecting over 1,024 households and an estimated 5,000 people. Roads, access paths, and warehouses have also been severely damaged, threatening the livelihoods and food security of hundreds of smallholder farmers.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Joy Business hosts roundtable on Ghana's poultry self-sufficiency challenge

    Ghana consumes an estimated 452,100 tonnes of chicken yearly but produces only about 60,000 tonnes domestically, meaning roughly 87% of consumed chicken is imported. Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a high-level roundtable to examine whether Ghana can close the gap and achieve poultry self-sufficiency.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Joy Business hosts roundtable on Ghana's poultry production shortfall

    Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a roundtable discussion on Ghana's poultry industry, examining why Ghana imports roughly 87% of the chicken it consumes despite decades of policy interventions, and whether the country can close the gap between its estimated annual consumption of 452,100 tonnes and domestic production of about 60,000 tonnes.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. EEZZY Group Foundation donates vehicles for 2026 National Farmers' Day

    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

  5. MoFA receives pickup and motorbikes for Farmers' Day awards

    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

  6. Parliament approves Regina House London lease renewal

    Parliament has approved renewal of the head lease of Regina House in London for another 150 years, a strategic national asset housing the Ghana International Bank and other tenants. The renewal will cost the government £17.25 million.

    16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Joy Business hosts roundtable on Ghana's poultry self-sufficiency

    Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a high-level roundtable on Thursday examining whether Ghana can achieve poultry self-sufficiency. Ghana consumes an estimated 452,100 tonnes of chicken a year but produces only about 60,000 tonnes domestically, with roughly 87% of consumption met through imports.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

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