AfDB Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/afdb/ Publish, promote and access agribusiness news and events. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:24:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://accessagric.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-Access-Agric-Favicon-32x32.webp AfDB Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/afdb/ 32 32 Selix Farms expands poultry production with AfDB-backed post-COVID support https://accessagric.com/selix-farms-expands-poultry-production-with-afdb-backed-post-covid-support/ https://accessagric.com/selix-farms-expands-poultry-production-with-afdb-backed-post-covid-support/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:24:48 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=24042 Selix Farms, a young agribusiness based at New Akrade in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, has significantly expanded its poultry production following support from a post-COVID-19 recovery programme funded by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The support was provided under the Post-COVID-19 Skills Development and Productivity Enhancement Project (PSDPEP), a Government of […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/selix-farms-expands-poultry-production-with-afdb-backed-post-covid-support/feed/ 0 24042 African Development Bank and IITA expand agricultural innovation with $16.6m TAAT-III Grant https://accessagric.com/african-development-bank-and-iita-expand-agricultural-innovation-with-16-6m-taat-iii-grant/ https://accessagric.com/african-development-bank-and-iita-expand-agricultural-innovation-with-16-6m-taat-iii-grant/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:34:23 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=23262 The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a $16.61 million grant agreement to launch the third phase of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Program (TAAT-III), aimed at scaling climate-resilient food production across the continent.   The agreement, signed on 18 February 2026 in Abuja, […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/african-development-bank-and-iita-expand-agricultural-innovation-with-16-6m-taat-iii-grant/feed/ 0 23262 President Mahama celebrates farmers, calls for support of local produce https://accessagric.com/president-mahama-celebrates-farmers-calls-for-support-of-local-produce/ https://accessagric.com/president-mahama-celebrates-farmers-calls-for-support-of-local-produce/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:55:52 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=21741 President John Dramani Mahama has paid a glowing tribute to the nations farmers for being the backbone of Ghana’s socio-economic growth and development.   The President paid the tribute in his address at Ghana’s 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration at Ho, in the Volta Region, on the theme: “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.” Opanin […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/president-mahama-celebrates-farmers-calls-for-support-of-local-produce/feed/ 0 21741 Workshop held to boost Circular Economy Innovation for Ghana’s agricultural resilience https://accessagric.com/workshop-held-to-boost-circular-economy-innovation-for-ghanas-agricultural-resilience/ https://accessagric.com/workshop-held-to-boost-circular-economy-innovation-for-ghanas-agricultural-resilience/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:14:36 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=21650 A consultation workshop on “Strengthening Ghana’s Circular Economy Innovation Ecosystem for Climate-Resilient  Agriculture” to aid the country’s food security efforts has been held in Accra. It aimed at exploring how circular economy solutions could strengthen climate resilience, boost productivity, and drive green growth in Ghana’s agricultural sector. It was organised by the International Water Management […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/workshop-held-to-boost-circular-economy-innovation-for-ghanas-agricultural-resilience/feed/ 0 21650 The Agribusiness Awakening: Volta Region’s Path to Prosperity https://accessagric.com/the-agribusiness-awakening-volta-regions-path-to-prosperity/ https://accessagric.com/the-agribusiness-awakening-volta-regions-path-to-prosperity/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:58:06 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=20554 The Volta Region stands at a defining moment in its development journey. Blessed with fertile lands, diverse agro-ecological zones, abundant water resources, and proximity to both domestic and regional markets. Volta has every ingredient to become Ghana’s next agribusiness growth hub. A Region Poised for Transformation What is needed now is strategic coordination, targeted investment, […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/the-agribusiness-awakening-volta-regions-path-to-prosperity/feed/ 0 20554 Fish farmer appeals for dams to sustain livelihoods amid climate crisis https://accessagric.com/fish-farmer-appeals-for-dams-to-sustain-livelihoods-amid-climate-crisis/ https://accessagric.com/fish-farmer-appeals-for-dams-to-sustain-livelihoods-amid-climate-crisis/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 19:57:30 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=18346 Madam Joyce Soronzo Salia, the 2023 Bono Regional Overall Best Fish Farmer, has called on the government to construct dams and wells to sustain fish farming in the country. She said erratic rains due to climate change impacts were affecting fish farming, slowing down production, saying with dams and dugout wells farmers could produce more […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/fish-farmer-appeals-for-dams-to-sustain-livelihoods-amid-climate-crisis/feed/ 0 18346 Ghana’s agri-businesses at risk without climate adaptation, says Expert https://accessagric.com/ghanas-agri-businesses-at-risk-without-climate-adaptation-says-expert/ https://accessagric.com/ghanas-agri-businesses-at-risk-without-climate-adaptation-says-expert/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 22:46:50 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=18312 Mr Richard Adu-Poku, a Climate Change Expert, says many agri-businesses are likely to collapse, due to the devastating impacts of climate change on subsistence farming activities in the country.  He said the nation was likely to face extreme drought if climate change adaptation and mitigation actions are not enhanced. Mr Adu-Poku said climate change was […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/ghanas-agri-businesses-at-risk-without-climate-adaptation-says-expert/feed/ 0 18312 MoFA, ARB Apex Bank sign MoU to manage $1m Food Security Revolving Fund https://accessagric.com/mofa-arb-apex-bank-sign-mou-to-manage-1m-food-security-revolving-fund/ https://accessagric.com/mofa-arb-apex-bank-sign-mou-to-manage-1m-food-security-revolving-fund/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:38:19 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=17795 The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and ARB Apex Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manage a US$1 million Revolving Fund for a food security project in Ghana.   The Food and Nutrition Security Resilience Project, funded by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP), aims to improve food and nutrition […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/mofa-arb-apex-bank-sign-mou-to-manage-1m-food-security-revolving-fund/feed/ 0 17795 Potential of youth in agribusiness is limitless-Dr Ansare https://accessagric.com/potential-of-youth-in-agribusiness-is-limitless-dr-ansare/ https://accessagric.com/potential-of-youth-in-agribusiness-is-limitless-dr-ansare/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:59:27 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=17193 Dr Afua Ansare, UN Women Ghana, says the potential of youth in agribusiness is limitless, but they require access to finance, mentorship, market integration, and digital literacy. She called on the government to commit to policies that dismantled these barriers and unleashed their entrepreneurial spirit. Dr Ansare was speaking at the maiden edition of AgriBiz […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/potential-of-youth-in-agribusiness-is-limitless-dr-ansare/feed/ 0 17193 The African Tech Startup Forum https://accessagric.com/the-african-tech-startup-forum/ https://accessagric.com/the-african-tech-startup-forum/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:44:14 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=12072 Deadline: 19th April 2024. The African Tech Startup Forum is a Market Access and Acceleration Program designed to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech ventures with opportunities. The program takes place virtually and in-person, aiming to showcase the exceptional tech innovations emerging from Africa and provide them with the platform to thrive. Collaborating with experts […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/the-african-tech-startup-forum/feed/ 0 12072 Phase II of Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation launched https://accessagric.com/phase-ii-of-technologies-for-african-agricultural-transformation-launched/ https://accessagric.com/phase-ii-of-technologies-for-african-agricultural-transformation-launched/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:57:12 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=11907 Phase II of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security has been launched in Accra. The TAAT is a flagship programme initiated by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to promote agricultural technology diffusion in concert with […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/phase-ii-of-technologies-for-african-agricultural-transformation-launched/feed/ 0 11907 AfDB, EBID sign loan agreement for $50 million and €50 million to enhance regional food security https://accessagric.com/afdb-ebid-sign-loan-agreement-for-50-million-and-e50-million-to-enhance-regional-food-security/ https://accessagric.com/afdb-ebid-sign-loan-agreement-for-50-million-and-e50-million-to-enhance-regional-food-security/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:26:39 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=9497 The African Development Bank Group and the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) have signed an agreement for a dual currency line of credit, comprising $50 million and €50 million to support local agricultural businesses in West Africa. Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of EBID, and Solomon […]

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