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GIPA Urges infrastructure investment to tackle post-harvest losses

... — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:20:36 +0000

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has identified post-harvest losses of crops as a major challenge in the nation’s agriculture sector, calling for the expansion of physical infrastructure to address the problem. Mr Abdul Razack Baba, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the GIPA, said addressing the post-harvest losses would boost investor confidence and spur investments in the sector. He cited […]

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Farmers call for better roads to support Oti’s yam industry

... — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:46:39 +0000

Across the vast farming communities of the Oti Region, yam cultivation is more than just an agricultural activity. The Yam Basket of Ghana It is notable as the backbone of economic survival for thousands of families. Districts such as Nkwanta South, Nkwanta North, Krachi West and Krachi Nchumuru consistently produce large volumes of yam, earning the region […]

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Rotting yams, rising losses: Lanja farmers seek gov’t support

... — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:18:17 +0000

Yam farmers at Lanja in the Nanumba North Municipality have appealed to the Government, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), to provide storage facilities and improve infrastructure at the area’s yam market. The provision of the facilities would reduce post-harvest losses. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Munkpebe Lipa, a farmer and resident of Lanja, expressed concern over the absence of storage facilities, he said had resulted […]

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Agriculture Directors call for improved funding under decentralised system

... — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:50:27 +0000

The Conference of Regional Directors of Agriculture Ghana (CORDAG), has been held in Dambai, the Oti Regional capital, to deliberate on sustainable funding for Regional and District Agricultural Departments under the decentralised system of government. The two-day engagement was on the theme: “Sustainable Funding for Regional Agricultural Departments and District Agricultural Departments in a Decentralised […]

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Yam market at Zabzugu ravaged by fire

... — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:10:00 +0000

Fire has gutted parts of the Zabzugu Yam Market in the Northern Region, destroying several stalls and their content. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said personnel from the Yendi Fire Station responded swiftly to a distress call received at 1302 hours on Monday. It said the crew arrived at the scene within the shortest possible time […]

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CSIR-CRI trains youth, seed growers in modern agronomic practices

... — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:13:23 +0000

A two-day intensive training on good agronomic practices has been organised for some youth in agriculture and seed growers. The training was spearheaded by the Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-CRI), with sponsorship from the Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP) and CORAF – a West African network of countries that work on crop technologies and transfer to farmers. Participants including farmers, […]

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Nationwide irrigation, affordable credit to transform Ghana’s agriculture — Mahama

... — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:06:34 +0000

President John Dramani Mahama says the government’s renewed agricultural policy is centered on modern irrigation, affordable credit, and guaranteed markets to ensure year-round production and strengthen national food security. He said every nation that treasured food security must invest in systems that allowed continuous production, not just seasonal farming. President Mahama said these during the […]

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President Mahama celebrates farmers, calls for support of local produce

... — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:55:52 +0000

President John Dramani Mahama has paid a glowing tribute to the nations farmers for being the backbone of Ghana’s socio-economic growth and development. The President paid the tribute in his address at Ghana’s 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration at Ho, in the Volta Region, on the theme: “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.” Opanin […]

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Traditional ruler crowned Adaklu District Best Farmer

... — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:06:13 +0000

A Traditional ruler, Togbe Amegashie VII has been adjudged as the best farmer at the 41st Adaklu district Farmers Day celebration at Adaklu Tsriefe. For his prize he took home a tricycle, two knapsack spraying machines, machetes, wellington boots, agro chemicals and a certificate, among others. Togbe Amegashie, who is the Chief of Adaklu Seva, […]

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The Journey of Ghanaian Foods: From Local Producers to International Markets

... — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:49:21 +0000

Across Europe and the United States, AfroShops have become essential hubs for the African diaspora especially Ghanaians seeking the familiar taste of home. Whether it is prekese, kokonte, yam, shito, banku mix, palm nut cream, or Ghanaian spices, these products travel a long, carefully controlled journey before ending up on shelves abroad. The journey begins […]

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Ghana’s agriculture set for a major boost

... — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:59:21 +0000

The Government of Ghana has announced a GHS 1.7 billion investment into the agriculture value chain, aimed at boosting food production, strengthening rural connectivity, and accelerating value-addition for export-led industrialisation. Presenting the 2026 Budget, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, outlined a series of strategic interventions designed to tackle high food prices, curb food […]

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Government unveils GHS1.7 billion boost for agriculture in 2026 budget

... — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:36:45 +0000

The Government has announced a GHS1.7 billion investment into Ghana’s agriculture value chain, aimed at increasing food production, improving rural connectivity, and accelerating value-addition and export-driven industrialisation. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Minister of Finance, announced this during the presentation of the 2026 Budget to Parliament, noting that the move was to address high food […]

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