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The desert locust remains one of the world’s most destructive migratory pests. ©FAO/Sven Torfinn

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Desert Locust surge in Northwest Africa prompts FAO call for early control measures

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Shea Industry implements first Collective Bargaining Agreement
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June 29, 2026
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… Read more: Shea Industry implements first Collective Bargaining Agreement
Ketu North Municipal Assembly distributes 50 birds each to selected households
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June 29, 2026
Under President John Dramani Mahama’s Akokɔ Nkitinkiti Programme, the Ketu North Municipal Assembly has distributed 50 birds each to selected households to boost food security, reduce poverty, and promote small-scale poultry farming across… Read more: Ketu North Municipal Assembly distributes 50 birds each to selected households
Kumasi traders appeal for investment in Ghana’s tomato industry
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June 29, 2026
Tomato traders at the Asafo and Roman Hill markets in Kumasi have appealed to the Government to implement urgent measures to revive Ghana’s tomato industry to ensure year-round local production, stabilise prices… Read more: Kumasi traders appeal for investment in Ghana’s tomato industry
EnABLE Programme supports cocoa community VSLAs with revolving funds
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June 29, 2026
The Solidaridad West Africa, and Tropenbos Ghana have disbursed revolving funds to selected Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), under the World Bank-funded Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions (EnABLE) Programme. The EnABLE Programme… Read more: EnABLE Programme supports cocoa community VSLAs with revolving funds
MoFA moves to strengthen agricultural extension with new bill
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June 29, 2026
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is advancing efforts to establish a legal framework to regulate and strengthen agricultural extension and advisory services in Ghana. The Ministry, on Thursday convened a high-level governmental and… Read more: MoFA moves to strengthen agricultural extension with new bill

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Desert Locust surge in Northwest Africa prompts FAO call for early control measures