National President Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/national-president/ Publish, promote and access agribusiness news and events. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:33:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 https://accessagric.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-Access-Agric-Favicon-32x32.webp National President Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/national-president/ 32 32 PFAG demands swift implementation of rice import quota system https://accessagric.com/pfag-demands-swift-implementation-of-rice-import-quota-system/ https://accessagric.com/pfag-demands-swift-implementation-of-rice-import-quota-system/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:33:44 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=25068 The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has called on the Government to immediately implement the proposed rice import quota policy to help address the growing rice glut and protect local farmers from mounting losses.  The Association said although it welcomed the government’s decision to introduce a rice import quota system to boost demand for locally produced […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/pfag-demands-swift-implementation-of-rice-import-quota-system/feed/ 0 25068 Fisherfolks support fishing closed season, call for review of timing https://accessagric.com/fisherfolks-support-fishing-closed-season-call-for-review-of-timing/ https://accessagric.com/fisherfolks-support-fishing-closed-season-call-for-review-of-timing/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:01:14 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=22524 Fisherfolks in the Central Region have backed the annual fishing closed season aimed at replenishing the constantly depleting fish stock to ensure the sustainability of the marine resources and long-term viability of the sector.    According to preliminary findings of an ongoing research project by the University of St Andrews in Scotland, the fishers have agreed, in […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/fisherfolks-support-fishing-closed-season-call-for-review-of-timing/feed/ 0 22524 Shai-Osudoku hosts Ghana’s First 24-Hour International Livestock Market https://accessagric.com/shai-osudoku-hosts-ghanas-first-24-hour-international-livestock-market/ https://accessagric.com/shai-osudoku-hosts-ghanas-first-24-hour-international-livestock-market/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:41:59 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=22063 A 24-hour International Livestock Market has been launched at Volivo in the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region to transform livestock trade, create jobs, and strengthen Ghana’s agricultural value chain.  The Lower-Volta Association of Small-scale Miners and Farmers provided the market facility which consists of production and processing area, logistics, and a trade center. Designed as a comprehensive agribusiness hub, the facility aims to enhance livestock production, expand […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/shai-osudoku-hosts-ghanas-first-24-hour-international-livestock-market/feed/ 0 22063 African Cocoa Summit 2025: Africa push for value addition in cocoa https://accessagric.com/african-cocoa-summit-2025-africa-push-for-value-addition-in-cocoa/ https://accessagric.com/african-cocoa-summit-2025-africa-push-for-value-addition-in-cocoa/#respond Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:52:13 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=20957 The Global President of the Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAAA), Comrade Adeola Adegoke, has called for an urgent and united African action to transform the continent’s cocoa industry from dependency to prosperity. Speaking at the African Cocoa Summit and Awards 2025 held at the University of Ghana, Accra, Comrade Adegoke described the summit […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/african-cocoa-summit-2025-africa-push-for-value-addition-in-cocoa/feed/ 0 20957 Smallholder farmers deserve more than survival – PFAG https://accessagric.com/smallholder-farmers-deserve-more-than-survival-pfag/ https://accessagric.com/smallholder-farmers-deserve-more-than-survival-pfag/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:29:01 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=20051 Mr. Wepia Addo Awal, National President, Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), has urged stakeholders in the agricultural value chain to commit to building a future where farmers move beyond mere survival to real prosperity. He said Ghana’s progress was inextricably linked to the success of agriculture, especially smallholder farmers, who constituted over 70 per […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/smallholder-farmers-deserve-more-than-survival-pfag/feed/ 0 20051 Artisanal fishers urge Parliament to extend Inshore Exclusive Zone https://accessagric.com/artisanal-fishers-urge-parliament-to-extend-inshore-exclusive-zone/ https://accessagric.com/artisanal-fishers-urge-parliament-to-extend-inshore-exclusive-zone/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:08:12 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=19219 The Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) has made an urgent call to the Parliament to prioritise the extension and strict enforcement of the Inshore Exclusive Zone (IEZ), a critical area reserved for artisanal fishers.  Nana Kweigyah, the National President of CaFGOAG, speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said that the […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/artisanal-fishers-urge-parliament-to-extend-inshore-exclusive-zone/feed/ 0 19219 Ghana’s marine policy takes bold turn with IEZ Expansion https://accessagric.com/ghanas-marine-policy-takes-bold-turn-with-iez-expansion/ https://accessagric.com/ghanas-marine-policy-takes-bold-turn-with-iez-expansion/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:01:55 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=18888 The Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) has commended the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MoFA) and the Minister, Madam Emelia Arthur, for the extension of Ghana’s Inshore Exclusive Zone (IEZ).  “CaFGOAG welcomes the decision of the government of Ghana to extend the Inshore Exclusive Zone from six to 12 nautical miles […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/ghanas-marine-policy-takes-bold-turn-with-iez-expansion/feed/ 0 18888 Agric Minister assures smallholder farmers of policies to improve productivity and income https://accessagric.com/agric-minister-assures-smallholder-farmers-of-policies-to-improve-productivity-and-income/ https://accessagric.com/agric-minister-assures-smallholder-farmers-of-policies-to-improve-productivity-and-income/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:08:19 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=16974 Mr Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, has assured smallholder farmers across the country of his willingness to work with them to reset the country’s agricultural sector for economic growth and transformation.   He said the government had proposed various initiatives with a focus on increasing productivity, food security and improving farmers’ incomes and […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/agric-minister-assures-smallholder-farmers-of-policies-to-improve-productivity-and-income/feed/ 0 16974 Alternative MPS Livelihood Project to Empower Children in Fishing Communities with Technical, Vocational Skills https://accessagric.com/alternative-mps-livelihood-project-to-empower-children-in-fishing-communities-with-technical-vocational-skills/ https://accessagric.com/alternative-mps-livelihood-project-to-empower-children-in-fishing-communities-with-technical-vocational-skills/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:25:08 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=16694 Hundred children of fishers in five fishing communities in Tema and its environs are to receive technical and vocational education as part of the Alternative Meridian Ports Services (MPS) Livelihood Project. The beneficiary communities are Nungua, Sakumono, Tema, Kpone, and Prampram, which were affected by the Tema Harbour expansion project. A total of 500 people […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/alternative-mps-livelihood-project-to-empower-children-in-fishing-communities-with-technical-vocational-skills/feed/ 0 16694 Fisheries Ministry, CaFGOAG to address illegalities in artisanal fisheries sector https://accessagric.com/fisheries-ministry-cafgoag-to-address-illegalities-in-artisanal-fisheries-sector/ https://accessagric.com/fisheries-ministry-cafgoag-to-address-illegalities-in-artisanal-fisheries-sector/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:24:48 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=16549 The Canoe and Fishing Gears Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) is partnering the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture to address the widespread illegalities in the artisanal fisheries sector. It was part of decisionsthat were taken at a maiden meeting between Madam Emelia Arthur, the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and the National Executive Members of […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/fisheries-ministry-cafgoag-to-address-illegalities-in-artisanal-fisheries-sector/feed/ 0 16549 John Dramani Mahama urged to fulfil campaign promises to artisanal fishers https://accessagric.com/john-dramani-mahama-urged-to-fulfil-campaign-promises-to-artisanal-fishers/ https://accessagric.com/john-dramani-mahama-urged-to-fulfil-campaign-promises-to-artisanal-fishers/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:34:36 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=15923 The Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his election victory, reminding him to fulfil his numerous campaign promises made to artisanal fishers and the fishing communities.  Nana Kweigyah, the national President of CaFGOAG, speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), emphasised the need for the […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/john-dramani-mahama-urged-to-fulfil-campaign-promises-to-artisanal-fishers/feed/ 0 15923 CaFGOAG calls for establishment of Safety and Fisheries Sector Coordination Division   https://accessagric.com/cafgoag-calls-for-establishment-of-safety-and-fisheries-sector-coordination-division/ https://accessagric.com/cafgoag-calls-for-establishment-of-safety-and-fisheries-sector-coordination-division/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:23:04 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=15282 The Canoe and Fisheries Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) has advocated the establishment of Safety and Fisheries Sector Coordination Division at the Fisheries Commission to coordinate safety issues among small-scale fishers. CaFGOAG noted that safety at sea continues to be a worrying issue in the artisanal fisheries sector in the face of climate change and […]

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