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Seeds from the IAEA and FAO laboratories were sent to space on November 7, 2022. ©NASA

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Seeds in Space: ‘Cosmic crops’ for food security and climate change adaptation

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March 28, 2023

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Report highlights food safety risks in Southern Ghana’s vegetable value chain
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July 8, 2026
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UAE, Saudi Arabia commit to buying Ghana’s semi-finished cocoa products
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July 8, 2026
The Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) Ghana Limited has secured firm offtake commitments across the Gulf nations of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Ghana’s semi-finished… Read more: UAE, Saudi Arabia commit to buying Ghana’s semi-finished cocoa products
Exhibitors hail National Poultry Day as platform for business growth
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July 8, 2026
Exhibitors at this year’s National Poultry Day have described the event as a valuable platform for promoting local poultry businesses, expanding markets and strengthening industry partnerships. The exhibitors said the… Read more: Exhibitors hail National Poultry Day as platform for business growth
Meta Foundation launches veterinary project to empower women farmers
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July 8, 2026
Meta Foundation-Ghana, a non-government organisation, has launched a veterinary services project aimed at improving animal health and empowering women smallholder farmers. The project dubbed: “Strengthening One Health Systems and Livelihood… Read more: Meta Foundation launches veterinary project to empower women farmers

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Seeds in Space: ‘Cosmic crops’ for food security and climate change adaptation