harvesting Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/harvesting/ Publish, promote and access agribusiness news and events. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:30 +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 harvesting Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/harvesting/ 32 32 Scarcity of tractors fuels demand for Farmer Service Centres in Upper West https://accessagric.com/scarcity-of-tractors-fuels-demand-for-farmer-service-centres-in-upper-west/ https://accessagric.com/scarcity-of-tractors-fuels-demand-for-farmer-service-centres-in-upper-west/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:30 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=24849 For many farmers in the Upper West Region, the mention of Farmer Service Centres represents more than just another political promise or government intervention; it is a hope of a better fortune for them.   It was a promise of relief from years of struggles to access agricultural mechanisation services, such as ploughers, combining harvesters, planters, and sprayers, among others, which were critical to agricultural productivity. Across communities such as Jonga in the Wa Municipality, Daffiama in the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District, and Serekpere in […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/scarcity-of-tractors-fuels-demand-for-farmer-service-centres-in-upper-west/feed/ 0 24849 More than a staple: planting potatoes, harvesting the future https://accessagric.com/more-than-a-staple-planting-potatoes-harvesting-the-future/ https://accessagric.com/more-than-a-staple-planting-potatoes-harvesting-the-future/#respond Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:11:05 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=20935 In Lesotho, young farmers like Maleuta Mahao are turning to potato farming to build sustainable livelihoods and improve food security. Potatoes, known for their climate resilient qualities, thrive in the country’s mountain regions, home to many vulnerable communities. Through FAO’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative, farmers are receiving improved seed, fertilizer, and practical […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/more-than-a-staple-planting-potatoes-harvesting-the-future/feed/ 0 20935 MoFA to recruit 400 Extension Agents under Feed Ghana Programme https://accessagric.com/mofa-to-recruit-400-extension-agents-under-feed-ghana-programme/ https://accessagric.com/mofa-to-recruit-400-extension-agents-under-feed-ghana-programme/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:45:29 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=21451 The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is to recruit 400 Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) across all districts to strengthen the implementation of the Feed Ghana Programme. Mr. Eric Opoku, Minister of Food and Agriculture, announced the recruitment during his presentation at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday. He said the Ministry was […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/mofa-to-recruit-400-extension-agents-under-feed-ghana-programme/feed/ 0 21451 Sunyani Central Prisons ventures into fish and poultry farming https://accessagric.com/sunyani-central-prisons-ventures-into-fish-and-poultry-farming/ https://accessagric.com/sunyani-central-prisons-ventures-into-fish-and-poultry-farming/#respond Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:53:30 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=20163 Superintendent Dennis Peasah, the Public Relations Officer of the Sunyani Central Prisons says the prison’s aquaculture and poultry projects will add high nutritional value to the diets of inmates.  Besides, he said the execution of the projects further sought to promote skills development and generate sustainable revenue for the central prisons. “The intervention is being […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/sunyani-central-prisons-ventures-into-fish-and-poultry-farming/feed/ 0 20163 Advocates raise concerns over uncontrolled bamboo cutting https://accessagric.com/advocates-raise-concerns-over-uncontrolled-bamboo-cutting/ https://accessagric.com/advocates-raise-concerns-over-uncontrolled-bamboo-cutting/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:04:42 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=17444 Advocates for Biodiversity Conservation (ABC), a non-profit environmental organization, has raised concerns over the uncontrolled cutting of bamboo, warning of severe environmental and economic consequences if urgent action is not taken. Bamboo, a vital natural resource in Ghana, plays a key role in environmental protection, livelihoods, and cultural heritage. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/advocates-raise-concerns-over-uncontrolled-bamboo-cutting/feed/ 0 17444 Women fonio farmers trained in good agricultural practices https://accessagric.com/women-fonio-farmers-trained-in-good-agricultural-practices/ https://accessagric.com/women-fonio-farmers-trained-in-good-agricultural-practices/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:02:39 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=13673 The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Chef Fatmata Binta have collaborated to bolster food security and enhance the resilience of agrifood systems in Ghana.  With the support of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, they have trained women fonio farmers on good agricultural practices to address the challenges of low yields and the labour-intensive […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/women-fonio-farmers-trained-in-good-agricultural-practices/feed/ 0 13673 UNU INRA launch initiative to support clean-energy-powered agritech innovations https://accessagric.com/unu-inra-launch-initiative-to-support-clean-energy-powered-agritech-innovations/ https://accessagric.com/unu-inra-launch-initiative-to-support-clean-energy-powered-agritech-innovations/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 20:00:36 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=12698 The United Nations University’s Institute for Natural Resources in Africa, (UNU INRA), plans to launch an initiative to use innovative solutions to support the development of affordable, labour-saving renewable energy agricultural technologies. The initiative is expected to save time, minimize drudgery, and increase economic prospects for women and youth in agriculture. The ‘Innovate for Clean […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/unu-inra-launch-initiative-to-support-clean-energy-powered-agritech-innovations/feed/ 0 12698 Project to train 100 women in fonio farming launched in Ghana https://accessagric.com/project-to-train-100-women-in-fonio-farming-launched-in-ghana/ https://accessagric.com/project-to-train-100-women-in-fonio-farming-launched-in-ghana/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:17:42 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=12015 Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and acclaimed chef Fatmata Binta has launched a new project aimed at supporting 100 women fonio producers in Ghana. The project is designed to provide specialised training to women involved in fonio cultivation by enhancing their skills and boosting their productivity and income. The training would […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/project-to-train-100-women-in-fonio-farming-launched-in-ghana/feed/ 0 12015 Interview: Beth Bechdol talks about conflict and hunger in Gaza https://accessagric.com/interview-beth-bechdol-talks-about-conflict-and-hunger-in-gaza/ https://accessagric.com/interview-beth-bechdol-talks-about-conflict-and-hunger-in-gaza/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:05:05 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=11377 Interview with FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol on Gaza and other global emergencies including Ukraine and Sudan Conflict and hunger are inextricably linked to one another. Conflict often leads to severe humanitarian crises, resulting in heightened levels of hunger in specific regions. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) plays a crucial […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/interview-beth-bechdol-talks-about-conflict-and-hunger-in-gaza/feed/ 0 11377 World Pulses Day 2024: Highlighting the role of pulses in maintaining soil health https://accessagric.com/world-pulses-day-2024-highlighting-the-role-of-pulses-in-maintaining-soil-health/ https://accessagric.com/world-pulses-day-2024-highlighting-the-role-of-pulses-in-maintaining-soil-health/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:30:11 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=11274 FAO hosts global event that underscores the contribution pulses make to food security, healthy diets and the environment. A global event at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today highlighted the role of pulses in maintaining soil health and providing vital nutrition to communities worldwide, under the theme […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/world-pulses-day-2024-highlighting-the-role-of-pulses-in-maintaining-soil-health/feed/ 0 11274 Harvesting the Sun: Solar Power Revolutionizes Vegetable Production https://accessagric.com/harvesting-the-sun-solar-power-revolutionizes-vegetable-production/ https://accessagric.com/harvesting-the-sun-solar-power-revolutionizes-vegetable-production/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:00:30 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=8514 In the rural areas of north-western Ghana, agriculture is an important source of income and livelihood. However, the erratic rainfall patterns due to unpredictable climatic conditions threaten productivity. To change this, the MOAP NW project has handed over a solar-powered irrigation system to the Dissah community and the Savannah Region Director of Agriculture. This enables the community […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/harvesting-the-sun-solar-power-revolutionizes-vegetable-production/feed/ 0 8514 Officers and inmates of Sunyani Central Prison trained in aquaculture business https://accessagric.com/officers-and-inmates-of-sunyani-central-prison-trained-in-aquaculture-business/ https://accessagric.com/officers-and-inmates-of-sunyani-central-prison-trained-in-aquaculture-business/#respond Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:33:07 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=7622 The Fisheries Commission in the Bono Region has organised a training programme on aquaculture business for officers and inmates of the Sunyani Central Prison. The one-day training was to introduce the concept of aquaculture to the officers and inmates as well as educate them about fish farming and broaden their view on the aquaculture value chain. The […]

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