… The meeting, chaired by Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, brought together officials of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to assess progress on key interventions aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity, improving food security and supporting rural livelihoods, Parliament posted …
… Recalling the company’s turnaround, he said: “In 2023, when Agro-Impact, supported by the Agro-Impact Foundation and in partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, came into the space, Agro-Farm had closed down. …
… Recalling the company’s turnaround, he said: “In 2023, when Agro-Impact, supported by the Agro-Impact Foundation and in partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, came into the space, Agro-Farm had closed down. …
… The destruction of our roads, farm access routes, and warehouses has made the situation even more critical.” “We urgently appeal to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, NADMO, development partners, and all well-meaning organisations to come to the aid of …
… Edith Akosah Wheatland, Chief Executive Officer of Rockland Farms; and Raymond Denteh, lead consultant for the development of a National Poultry Sector Master Plan, created in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Agri-Impact Limited and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture …
… Edith Akosah Wheatland, Chief Executive Officer of Rockland Farms; and Raymond Denteh, lead consultant for the development of a National Poultry Sector Master Plan, created in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Agri-Impact Limited and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture …
… The donations, presented at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Accra, underscore the foundation’s commitment to supporting Ghanaian farmers and advancing President John Dramani Mahama’s Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda. …
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has taken delivery of a brand-new Nissan single-cabin pickup and 20 motorbikes as part of this year’s Farmers’ Day celebration. …
… In a related development, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) urged the Procurement Unit of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to include clear timelines in future agreements with farmers on the supply of fertilisers. …
… Edith Akosah Wheatland, Chief Executive Officer of Rockland Farms; and Raymond Denteh, lead consultant for the development of a National Poultry Sector Master Plan, created in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Agri-Impact Limited and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.