Central Region Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/central-region/ Publish, promote and access agribusiness news and events. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:11:37 +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 Central Region Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/central-region/ 32 32 Interim council for chief fishermen, queen fishmongers launched https://accessagric.com/interim-council-for-chief-fishermen-queen-fishmongers-launched/ https://accessagric.com/interim-council-for-chief-fishermen-queen-fishmongers-launched/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:11:37 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=22306 A new chapter in governance of traditional fisheries has been opened with the launch of an Interim Committee for chief fishermen and queen fishmongers Council, aimed at strengthening collaboration, accountability, and sustainable management of the fisheries sector.  The ceremony, held amid colourful traditional displays in the presence of elders, fisherfolk leaders, and stakeholders from coastal and riverine communities across the country, marked a renewed commitment to unify the leadership of fishermen and fishmongers. The Interim Committee […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/interim-council-for-chief-fishermen-queen-fishmongers-launched/feed/ 0 22306 Priority View Homes partners with Traditional Leader to empower cocoa farmers https://accessagric.com/priority-view-homes-partners-with-traditional-leader-to-empower-cocoa-farmers/ https://accessagric.com/priority-view-homes-partners-with-traditional-leader-to-empower-cocoa-farmers/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:41:56 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=20255 Nana Kwabena Agyei Ayeh II, Chief of Assin Gangan in the Assin North District of the Central Region, has collaborated with Priority View Homes to launch affordable two-and three-bedroom houses for cocoa farmers in his area.  The project is to secure the future of the farmers. Nana Ayeh said the rationale behind the initiative was […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/priority-view-homes-partners-with-traditional-leader-to-empower-cocoa-farmers/feed/ 0 20255 The Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge (GHS 160,000) https://accessagric.com/the-youth-agri-innovation-challenge-ghs-160000/ https://accessagric.com/the-youth-agri-innovation-challenge-ghs-160000/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:21:05 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=19320 Deadline: 3rd August 2025 The Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge is part of the the Accelerating Change Through Innovation in Agricultural TVET (ACTIVATE) Project, led by WUSC (World University Service of Canada), and organized and delivered by Challenges Ghana. The project is dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among young people in Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/the-youth-agri-innovation-challenge-ghs-160000/feed/ 0 19320 Farmers in Kwesitwikrom protest alleged sale of farm land to lnvestor https://accessagric.com/farmers-in-kwesitwikrom-protest-alleged-sale-of-farm-land-to-lnvestor/ https://accessagric.com/farmers-in-kwesitwikrom-protest-alleged-sale-of-farm-land-to-lnvestor/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:58:05 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=18997 More than 400 farmers at Kwesitwikrom in the Agona East District of the Central Region have protested the alleged sale of 250 acres of family land to an investor for pineapple cultivation. The farmers claim the sale threatens their livelihoods and undermines their rights as citizens. They have made an urgent appeal to the Inspector […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/farmers-in-kwesitwikrom-protest-alleged-sale-of-farm-land-to-lnvestor/feed/ 0 18997 Tree crop farmers encouraged to adopt good farm maintenance https://accessagric.com/tree-crop-farmers-encouraged-to-adopt-good-farm-maintenance/ https://accessagric.com/tree-crop-farmers-encouraged-to-adopt-good-farm-maintenance/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:36:38 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=17325 Tree crop farmers have been encouraged to adopt good farm maintenance practices to improve crop yield and income generation.   Mr Anim Addo, a journalist and host of “Ayekoo”, an agricultural programme on United Television, gave the advice during a sensitisation programme in Accra for farmers on a locally-produced agro-chemical, known as Organic Farm Aid (OFA). […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/tree-crop-farmers-encouraged-to-adopt-good-farm-maintenance/feed/ 0 17325 MoFA rolls out “Irrigation for Wealth Creation” project https://accessagric.com/mofa-rolls-out-irrigation-for-wealth-creation-project/ https://accessagric.com/mofa-rolls-out-irrigation-for-wealth-creation-project/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:22:05 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=16696 The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has rolled out an “Irrigation for Wealth Creation” project phase I to boost production and contribute to food security in the country.  The project is seeking to develop and rehabilitate irrigation infrastructure to ensure all year-round production, sustaining agri-business and create jobs especially for the youth.  The phase […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/mofa-rolls-out-irrigation-for-wealth-creation-project/feed/ 0 16696 Gov’t will merge indigenous knowledge, scientific approach to enhance fisheries sector https://accessagric.com/govt-will-merge-indigenous-knowledge-scientific-approach-to-enhance-fisheries-sector/ https://accessagric.com/govt-will-merge-indigenous-knowledge-scientific-approach-to-enhance-fisheries-sector/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:17:06 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=16381 Madam Emelia Arthur, the Minister-designate, Fisheries and Aquaculture, says the Government will merge indigenous knowledge with scientific approach towards enhancing the country’s fisheries sector. Speaking during her vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Wednesday, the nominee said she would like to leave a legacy of an improved fisheries industry, increased fish stock and […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/govt-will-merge-indigenous-knowledge-scientific-approach-to-enhance-fisheries-sector/feed/ 0 16381 Aquaculture for Food and Jobs programme launched https://accessagric.com/aquaculture-for-food-and-jobs-programme-launched/ https://accessagric.com/aquaculture-for-food-and-jobs-programme-launched/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:41:06 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=13916 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched the Aquaculture for Food and Jobs programme under the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development. The programme would train 10,000 Ghanaian youths within six months as part of efforts to create employment for sustainable development. Addressing the chiefs and people of Nsuaem in the Gomoa Central District of […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/aquaculture-for-food-and-jobs-programme-launched/feed/ 0 13916 First batch of FSRP Poultry Intensification Scheme ready https://accessagric.com/first-batch-of-fsrp-poultry-intensification-scheme-ready/ https://accessagric.com/first-batch-of-fsrp-poultry-intensification-scheme-ready/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:02:36 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=13855 The first batch of broiler poultry under the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) is ready for processing into whole chicken and cut parts for packaging and marketing.  A news brief from the FSRP said the first batch had reached the maturity age of seven weeks, […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/first-batch-of-fsrp-poultry-intensification-scheme-ready/feed/ 0 13855 Fisherfolks urged to actively participate in Sankofa research project https://accessagric.com/fisherfolks-urged-to-actively-participate-in-sankofa-research-project/ https://accessagric.com/fisherfolks-urged-to-actively-participate-in-sankofa-research-project/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:34:33 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=13551 Nana Kweigyah, the President of the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) has urged fishermen to fully participate in the ongoing Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK) Sankofa research project. The project, an initiative of the School of Geography and Sustainable Development, at the University of St Andrews in […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/fisherfolks-urged-to-actively-participate-in-sankofa-research-project/feed/ 0 13551 Ghana needs long term investment in local input manufacturing to transform agriculture – Report https://accessagric.com/ghana-needs-long-term-investment-in-local-input-manufacturing-to-transform-agriculture-report/ https://accessagric.com/ghana-needs-long-term-investment-in-local-input-manufacturing-to-transform-agriculture-report/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:53:21 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=13240 A report on the country’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) has recommended a long-term investment in establishing a local input manufacturing industry to structurally transform the agriculture sector.   The report stated that the local manufacturing of inputs, especially fertilizers, was important to offset the unintended consequences of import uncertainties on the availability and […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/ghana-needs-long-term-investment-in-local-input-manufacturing-to-transform-agriculture-report/feed/ 0 13240 Forestry Commission calls on citizens to nurture planted trees https://accessagric.com/forestry-commission-calls-on-citizens-to-nurture-planted-trees/ https://accessagric.com/forestry-commission-calls-on-citizens-to-nurture-planted-trees/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:20:54 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=13049 The Forestry Commission (FC) has called on the citizenry to continue to inspect and nurture all planted trees from previous years to maturity to help protect the environment to achieve the impact of tree planting exercise. Though the unfavourable current climate conditions had had some impact on the exercise, it was important to replace all […]

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