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Ginger’s high prices create opportunities for farmers, processors – GSS

... — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:20:53 +0000

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) says sustained high ginger inflation presents significant opportunities for investment in the crop’s value chain. The development could benefit smallholder farmers, agro-processors and investors as demand from industry and export markets continues to rise. The GSS data showed that ginger recorded year-on-year inflation of 111.3 per cent in July 2026, […]

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Shea Industry implements first Collective Bargaining Agreement

... — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:13:16 +0000

The Ghana Shea Workers Union (GSWU) of the General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) and the Ghana Shea Employers Association have operationalised their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in Tamale, to improve the welfare of workers in the shea industry. The operationalisation was marked by the adoption of a standardised reporting framework and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at improving labour conditions across the shea value […]

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GAWU urges stronger action to end child exploitation in cocoa sector

... — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:38:41 +0000

Mr Andrews Addoquaye Tagoe, General Secretary for the General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) of Ghana, has called for strict enforcement of laws against child labour and trafficking in cocoa growing communities. He said the persistent exploitation of children continued to undermine their rights, education, health, and future prospects. Mr. Tagoe, who was speaking to Ghana […]

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Agribusiness vendors highlight sales opportunities at GAWU fair

... — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:30:35 +0000

Vendors who participated in a General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU)-organised fair have commended the union for creating a platform to showcase their products and connect them to potential customers. Drawn from agribusinesses and small-scale food enterprises, the vendors said the initiative provided valuable visibility, learning opportunities and prospects for improved sales as the event progressed. Ms Vicentia Ayodeke, a petty trader dealing in groundnuts, powdered […]

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MoFA urges stakeholders to partner for food security

... — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:23:42 +0000

Government has called for stronger collaboration among farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions and research bodies to transform agriculture and ensure food security. Mr Eric Opoku, Minister of Food and Agriculture, said agriculture remained the backbone of the national economy and a key driver of rural livelihoods. A speech read on his behalf by Dr Solomon Gyan […]

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ICU-Ghana, GAWU applaud government’s COCOBOD reform agenda

... — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:47:44 +0000

The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) and the General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) have commended Government for outlining measures to reform the operations of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). A joint statement signed by Mr Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of ICU-Ghana, and Mr Andrews Addoquaye Tagoe, General Secretary of GAWU of Trade Union Congress (Ghana), said the measures were announced by Mr Cassiel […]

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GAWU urges structural reform to turn Farmers’ Day into real progress

... — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:36:25 +0000

The General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) of TUC–Ghana has joined the celebration of the 2025 Farmers’ Day, with a strong call for the establishment of a dedicated Ghana Agricultural Service (GAS). A statement issued by Mr. Andrews Addoquaye Tagoe, General Secretary, GAWU, said farmers’ day risked becoming just a ceremony unless it institutionalized support for […]

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Farmers to boycott 2025 Farmers’ Day over unfulfilled government promises

... — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:09:10 +0000

The leadership of rice producers and millers, maize farmers, mechanization service providers across Ghana have resolved to boycott the 2025 Farmers’ Day celebrations at the district, regional, and national levels. These Group also include input dealers, and apex farmer associations and agribusiness stakeholders. A statement issued in Accra by the Committee for the Promotion […]

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GAWU calls for worker-centred, climate-resilient transition in agriculture

... — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:48:04 +0000

The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) says the transition in agriculture must be worker-centred, socially just, and climate-resilient. To achieve this, Ghana must integrate just transition principles into the agricultural and climate policies, including the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Policy (FASDEP) and the National Climate Change Policy. Mr Andy Tagoe, the General Secretary of […]

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Irrigation investment key to boosting food production – GAWU

... — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:04:25 +0000

The General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU), has requested the government to invest heavily in irrigational services to ensure all year-round food production in the country. The Union is of the view that climate change effects were enormous stemming from flooding, change in weather patterns to drought and the best option to maximize food production was […]

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General Agricultural Workers’ Union advocates for Agricultural Service

... — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:22:15 +0000

The General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) has advocated for the creation of a Ghana Agriculture Service to drive reforms and oversee the execution of national policies aimed at transforming the sector. “The time for the Ghana Agriculture Service is now, so that they can make their decisions and monitor them at their levels,” Dr Pascal […]

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Agric Minister designate urged to prioritise stakeholder involvement

... — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:52:11 +0000

The General Agriculture Workers’ Union (GAWU) says joint planning and consultations with stakeholders will contribute to efforts for agriculture growth and development for economic transformation. The Union said agriculture remained the survival and well-being of all levels of society and was essential for survival, poverty reduction, and economic growth, with strong corporate investment potential. A […]

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