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World Bank satisfied with progress of forest conservation programme in Atewa

... — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:06:43 +0000

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 with the progress being made, but of course, we can always improve,” Mr Guangzhe Chen, Vice President for Planet at the World Bank Group, said […]

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FAO highlights three pillars of food security: Availability, Accessibility and Affordability

... — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:10:53 +0000

At World Nutrition Day 2026, FAO Director-General calls for effective collaboration to ensure that basic, nutritious, healthy, and functional foods reach those who need them most At World Nutrition Day 2026, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, emphasized that food security is not a problem of […]

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Aggrieved cocoa farmers harass Purchasing Clerk over delayed payments

... — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:11:08 +0000

Elder George Owusu, a cocoa Purchasing Clerk (PC) in the Berekum Municipality says he is disturbed and unable to stand the constant threats on his of life from aggrieved cocoa farmers in the area over government’s delay in paying them. He said his life was now in danger because he bought the beans from the framers and called on the government to do something immediately and to give him a […]

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AAK Ghana, MoFA sign MoU to boost shea value addition

... — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:21:37 +0000

AAK Ghana Limited, producer and buyer of shea products, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to drive value addition, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable growth within Ghana’s shea industry. The agreement formalises collaboration between the Government and AAK—one of the world’s largest producers and buyers of shea products—to scale up […]

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Wetlands destruction threatens fisheries, livelihoods and food Security – NAFAG

... — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:09:52 +0000

Mr Richster Amarh Amarfio, Vice President of the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG), has underscored the role wetlands play in Ghana’s ecological balance and fisheries sustainability, warning that continued encroachment threatens livelihoods and food security. Mr Amarfio, who is also the Country Director of Laif Fisheries Company Limited, said this when speaking with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in commemoration of the World Wetlands Day. He explained that wetlands were natural […]

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Interim council for chief fishermen, queen fishmongers launched

... — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:11:37 +0000

A new chapter in governance of traditional fisheries has been opened with the launch of an Interim Committee for chief fishermen and queen fishmongers Council, aimed at strengthening collaboration, accountability, and sustainable management of the fisheries sector. The ceremony, held amid colourful traditional displays in the presence of elders, fisherfolk leaders, and stakeholders from coastal and riverine communities across the country, marked a renewed commitment to unify the leadership of fishermen and fishmongers. The Interim Committee […]

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Vice President encourages CPC to boost local cocoa processing

... — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:18:04 +0000

The Board and Management of the Cocoa Processing Company PLC (CPC), has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The meeting was for the CPC to acknowledge the Vice President’s sustained advocacy for promoting Ghana’s cocoa products both locally and internationally. The CPC’s Board and Management presented a citation of […]

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Vice President reaffirms Ghana’s strong cocoa quality standards

... — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:16:07 +0000

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed that Ghana’s cocoa grading and quality control systems remain among the most rigorous in the world. She said recent reforms at the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) were designed to ensure fairness and build investor confidence. A statement issued by the office of the Vice President said she […]

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SDD-UBIDS Vice Chancellor calls for bold action to protect shea trees

... — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:31:17 +0000

Professor Emmanuel K. Derbile, the Vice Chancellor of the SDD-University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), has called on stakeholders to adopt measures to protect shea trees for posterity. He acknowledged the economic and medicinal value of the shea tree and called for a community-based approach, effective leadership and stakeholder commitment in protecting the […]

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KIC, partners engage incubated businesses in Central Region

... — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:33:13 +0000

The Executive Director of Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, together with Tara Connor, Vice President, Global Social Investment, and Country Director for Sao Tome and Principe, Kosmos Energy and other key stakeholders, recently conducted a site visit to some KIC-incubated businesses in the Central Region of Ghana. This visit was part of KIC’s ongoing […]

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Conference of District Directors of Agriculture elects regional executives

... — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:46:38 +0000

The Conference of District Directors of Agriculture (CODDA) – Eastern Region, has elected five new officers to steer the affairs of the association. In a press release issued by Mr Stephen Boadi, Eastern Regional President of CODDA, said the association was committed and ready to help the Government to roll out the implementation of its […]

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Strategic partnership between Australia and Ghana can unlock agricultural difficulties – Vice President

... — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:16:20 +0000

Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has emphasised the need for stronger agricultural collaboration between Ghana and Australia to help address food production challenges. She highlighted Australia’s expertise in agribusiness and Ghana’s abundant arable lands, stating that deeper collaboration in the sector would yield mutual benefits. Speaking during a courtesy call by Australian High […]

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