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AGRA calls for coordinated financing to unlock West Africa’s rice potential

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June 5, 2026

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World Bank satisfied with progress of forest conservation programme in Atewa
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June 5, 2026
The World Bank has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the REDD+ programme being implemented in the Atewa Hotspot Intervention Area (HIA) in the Eastern Region. “We are modestly satisfied… Read more: World Bank satisfied with progress of forest conservation programme in Atewa
AGRA calls for coordinated financing to unlock West Africa’s rice potential
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June 5, 2026
Madam Natasha Quist, the Regional Director for West Africa, AGRA, has underscored the need for coordinated financing and stronger investment partnerships to drive rice production and agricultural transformation across West Africa. She said… Read more: AGRA calls for coordinated financing to unlock West Africa’s rice potential
Quality, not bans, will end Ghana’s rice imports – Ghana Rice Federation
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June 5, 2026
Ghana will not end rice imports with slogans, patriotism, or sudden bans, but by ensuring local rice production matches the high quality that consumers want to eat, Mr Kofi Akuamoah… Read more: Quality, not bans, will end Ghana’s rice imports – Ghana Rice Federation
Ghana targets food import reduction with US$3.5 billion agriculture plan
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June 5, 2026
Ghana has launched the Ghana Agri Connect Compact, a national agricultural transformation blueprint aimed at creating more than 2.6 million jobs, enhancing food security and reducing food imports by 2035.‎… Read more: Ghana targets food import reduction with US$3.5 billion agriculture plan
Africa losing billions to invasive pests, Experts warn
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June 4, 2026
Invasive pests are costing Africa an estimated US$7 billion annually, threatening food security, livelihoods and regional trade, Dr Victor Clottey, Regional Director for West Africa at the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience… Read more: Africa losing billions to invasive pests, Experts warn

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AGRA calls for coordinated financing to unlock West Africa’s rice potential