Akosombo Dam spillage Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/akosombo-dam-spillage/ Publish, promote and access agribusiness news and events. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:42:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://accessagric.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-Access-Agric-Favicon-32x32.webp Akosombo Dam spillage Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/akosombo-dam-spillage/ 32 32 Aquaculture recovery a priority for government – Fisheries Minister https://accessagric.com/aquaculture-recovery-a-priority-for-government-fisheries-minister/ https://accessagric.com/aquaculture-recovery-a-priority-for-government-fisheries-minister/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:42:19 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=22551 The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to reviving aquaculture businesses affected by recent setbacks, following a working visit to selected fish farms in the South Tongu District.  The visit was aimed at assessing the impact of operational challenges on fish farmers and engaging stakeholders on measures to strengthen the sector and […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/aquaculture-recovery-a-priority-for-government-fisheries-minister/feed/ 0 22551 Some crop, livestock farmers optimistic of bumper harvest https://accessagric.com/some-crop-livestock-farmers-optimistic-of-bumper-harvest/ https://accessagric.com/some-crop-livestock-farmers-optimistic-of-bumper-harvest/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:33:07 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=12149 Some crop and livestock farmers within the Central Tongu District have expressed optimism about a bumper harvest this year after the Akosombo Dam spillage destroyed their farms and livelihoods. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the farmers attributed their positive outlook to favourable rain patterns and a more conducive climate for good yields. Mr. […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/some-crop-livestock-farmers-optimistic-of-bumper-harvest/feed/ 0 12149 Fidelity Bank wins two awards for outstanding contributions to agriculture sector https://accessagric.com/fidelity-bank-wins-two-awards-for-outstanding-contributions-to-agriculture-sector/ https://accessagric.com/fidelity-bank-wins-two-awards-for-outstanding-contributions-to-agriculture-sector/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:07:00 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=10916 Fidelity Bank Ghana has been awarded for its outstanding contributions in promoting lending in Ghana’s agriculture sector.  The Bank, which is Ghana’s largest privately-owned institution, was adjudged the Most Responsive Partner Financial Institution of the Year and the Highest Staff Participation in GIRSAL’s Agricultural and Agribusiness Finance Training Program. The awards were given by Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/fidelity-bank-wins-two-awards-for-outstanding-contributions-to-agriculture-sector/feed/ 0 10916 Women encouraged to embrace aquaculture https://accessagric.com/women-encouraged-to-embrace-aquaculture/ https://accessagric.com/women-encouraged-to-embrace-aquaculture/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:25:17 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=10893 The Eastern Regional Office of the Fisheries Commission has embarked on a campaign to encourage women to embrace aquaculture to boost the local economy, create jobs, and contribute to food security. Aquaculture is the practice of breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants in a controlled water environment for various purposes, such as […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/women-encouraged-to-embrace-aquaculture/feed/ 0 10893 Akosombo Dam spillage: vegetable farmers counting their losses https://accessagric.com/akosombo-dam-spillage-vegetable-farmers-counting-their-losses/ https://accessagric.com/akosombo-dam-spillage-vegetable-farmers-counting-their-losses/#respond Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:42:20 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=9690 Some vegetable farmers at Keta and its surrounding communities along the coastal belt of the Volta Region are counting the losses from the recent flood caused by the Akosombo Dam spillage.  The flood has affected farm produce such as tomatoes, pepper, onions, garden eggs, and others. Mr Sadiq Abdulai, a tomato farmer at Tetekope, a […]

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