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COCOBOD warns Ghana’s cocoa industry faces imminent collapse

... — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:58:32 +0000

Mr. Samuel Asuman, the Regional Manager of the Western South Cocoa Health and Extension Division of COCOBOD, has warned of imminent collapse of Ghana’s cocoa industry if immediate interventions were not made to save it. According to him, more than 100,000 acres of high-yield cocoa plantations have already been destroyed in key producing regions, such as Ashanti, Western, […]

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Forestry Commission urges support for frontline forest protection personnel

... — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:17:35 +0000

Dr Hugh C.A. Brown, Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, has underscored the urgent need for increased recruitment, improved logistics, continuous capacity building, enhanced welfare packages, and stronger institutional support for frontline forest protection personnel. He said as of the beginning of 2026, the Resource Guard gap exceeded 2,500 officers, stressing that the scale of illegal […]

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Veterinary Service celebrates excellence with 47 awards in Western Region

... — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:31:45 +0000

he Western Regional Veterinary Service has honoured some 47 individuals and institutions at their fifth awards night in Takoradi. The awards fell Under Collaborative Organisation, Leadership, Retired, Loyalty and Dedication, Best Spousal, Best Veterinary Volunteers, and Best District Veterinary Staff which came with citations, pieces of cloth, standing fans, and television set as prizes. The award ceremony, […]

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FAO convenes workshop to tackle antimicrobial resistance in poultry, aquaculture

... — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:11:49 +0000

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in collaboration with national stakeholders, has convened a high-level workshop in Koforidua, to develop a National Roadmap for reducing the use of Antimicrobials in poultry and aquaculture production. The production programme is under “Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials on Farms (RENOFARM)” Initiative that aims to significantly reduce the need for antimicrobials for […]

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President Mahama announces new fish markets in Oti and Western Regions

... — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:29:41 +0000

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that government will next year construct fish markets in Dambai in the Oti Region and in the Shama District of the Western Region. The President made the disclosure in his remarks at the maiden National Chief Fisherman and Fishmongers Conference in Accra. This he said has been captured in […]

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Fisherfolk demand urgent dredging of Elmina Harbour after vessel sinks

... — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:36:03 +0000

Hundreds of fishers from the Central, Western, and Greater Accra regions on Friday staged a demonstration to demand urgent dredging of the Elmina Harbour, citing growing threats to their livelihoods and the safety of their vessels. The protest, which began around 1000 hours, followed the recent sinking of the harbour’s second-largest fishing vessel, Joy George. […]

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Canada reaffirms support for women farmers through WOFAGRIC 2025 partnership

... — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:12:10 +0000

Global Affairs Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and farmers with disabilities in Ghana’s agricultural sector through continued support for the Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum (WOFAGRIC) and the Gold in the Soil Awards, both spearheaded by the Agrihouse Foundation. Marking the seventh consecutive year of partnership, Canada will […]

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Fisheries Minister engages ISIPSK Project delegation on sustainable fisheries

... — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:40:44 +0000

A delegation from the “Creating Synergy Between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge” (ISIPSK) project, also known as the ‘Sankofa Project,’ has paid a working visit to the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Madam Emelia Arthur. The delegation led by Dr. Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood from the University of St Andrews in Scotland met with the Minister to discuss the progress of […]

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Government to unlock potential of aquaculture for job creation – Fisheries Minister

... — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:50:23 +0000

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur says President John Mahama’s government was highly committed to the reset agenda and would ensure that Aquaculture received its maximum support to create more jobs for the teeming youth. He said there was huge potential in the aquaculture sector to assist the country earn substantial foreign […]

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SME Product Certification Project

... — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:19:16 +0000

Deadline:14th January, 2025 Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Ghana’s food, cosmetics, or textile sectors? This is your chance to level up your business! Apply now for the Invest for Jobs – Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” SME Product Certification Project and unlock valuable support to enhance your product […]

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Sustaining Competitive & Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) SME training programme (Fully Funded)

... — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:58:12 +0000

Deadline: 20th December, 2023 Are you interested in increasing your productivity and growing your business? Then sign up for a globally proven SME training programme! Sustaining Competitive & Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) is a global development cooperation Programme designed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) that promotes productivity, competitiveness, and decent work in emerging economies with […]

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Climate Justice Resilience Fund 2024 (Grant up to $200,000)

... — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:04:12 +0000

Deadline: 8TH May 2024. The Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF) is one of the first major philanthropic initiatives framed explicitly around climate justice, and one of the few that works internationally on climate resilience. We put people, their rights, and their lived experience directly at the center of climate action. They envision a thriving planet […]

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