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COCOBOD urges farmers to exercise restraint amid sector challenges

... — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:34:35 +0000

Cocoa farmers have been urged to exercise restraint and continue to cooperate with the government to find a lasting solution to the current challenges facing the cocoa sector. Mr. Emmanuel Agyei, Deputy Ashanti Regional Manager of COCOBOD, in-charge of Operations, who made the call, commended cocoa farmers for working with the government and other key stakeholders to address challenges in the cocoa sector. Addressing farmers at a rally organised […]

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COCOBOD urges cocoa farmers to remain calm amid sector challenges

... — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:47:34 +0000

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Interim council for chief fishermen, queen fishmongers launched

... — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:11:37 +0000

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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GNACOFA commends government for GHC400 cocoa price increase

... — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:52:22 +0000

The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA), has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Government and COCOBOD for the recent GHC400 increase in the producer price of cocoa. The increment meant that cocoa prices are now GHC3,628.75 per 64-kilogram bag for the 2025/2026 season. A statement issued by Mr Augustine Ackah, the Secretary for the […]

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Ghana should learn from Burkina Faso’s agricultural success – Dr. Nyaaba

... — Tue, 27 May 2025 17:18:16 +0000

Dr Charles Nyaaba, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Akuafo Nketewa Company Limited, has called on government to depoliticize the agricultural sector and adopt a successful strategic vision to improve the sector. He also urged government to adopt successful models such as those led by Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré, whose strategic vision made Ghana dependent on […]

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Keta Fishermen appeal to government to enforce ban on light fishing

... — Mon, 12 May 2025 02:48:00 +0000

Fisherfolks in the coastal communities in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have called on the authorities to enact stronger rules and regulations to help eliminate the practice of light fishing in the area. They said the practice, which involves using bright lights to attract fish, has been a contentious issue in the fishing […]

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Sustainable Oceans Project launched to help reduce depletion of fish stocks

... — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:18:21 +0000

More than 200,000 fishers along the four coastal regions in Ghana will be impacted positively from a three-year project focused on the fisheries sector. Known as the Sustainable Oceans Project, it is to help reduce the depletion of the fish stocks, improve income of residents in coastal communities and mitigate climate change effects on fisheries […]

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There should not be a reason for shortages of premix fuel – Fisheries Ministry

GNA — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:18:17 +0000

Mr Moses Anim, Deputy Minister in Charge of Fishery has revealed that the government releases about 101.6 million litres of premix fuel to fisherfolks annually in the country. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Tema, Mr Anim who doubles as the Member of Parliament for the Trobu Constituency stated that it was […]

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Ghana upscale measures to ensure responsible fishing

GNA — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:07:19 +0000

Ghana has upscaled measures to ensure responsible fishing along the coastal areas and the West African coastline, Mr. Moses Anim, Deputy Minister in Charge of Fishery has stated. Mr. Anim noted as part of the broader measures by the government in collaboration with the Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council (GNCFC), a national dialogue with artisanal […]

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