President John Dramani Mahama has scheduled an emergency Cabinet session for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to address all the issues in Ghana’s cocoa industry, Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said in a post on X.
Category: Agriculture
Climate-Smart Horticulture Production Manual for Small-Scale Farmers Launched
Zambia// Small-scale farmers across Southern Africa are facing mounting climate risks from unpredictable rainfall and droughts, to declining soil health and pest pressures.
Climate Smart African Vegetable Gardens – Learnings For Food, Climate, Life
Zambia///=On 24 January 2026, as the world celebrates the International Day of Education, we are reminded that learning happens everywhere: in classrooms, at home, in communities, and through hands-on practice.
Ghana: NASTAG Announces Landmark Seed Price Reduction For Farmers
Accra, Ghana//-The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) today announced a landmark decision to reduce the price of certified seeds by 20-25% for the 2026 farming season.
Humanitarian Aid Cuts Push Millions Deeper Into Hunger Amid Rising Violence and Population Displacement in West, Central Africa
Rome, Italy// — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that without urgent resources and action, the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa are headed for yet another dire year.
MEST Africa) Unveils AgriTech Report Mapping the Trends, Innovators, and Investment Opportunities Shaping the Future of West African Agric
Accra, Ghana// — The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://MeltWater.Org), the continent’s launchpad for tech entrepreneurs, has released ‘the MEST Africa AgriTech Report’, highlighting the technologies, startups and trends redefining agriculture in West Africa.
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Reports Stable Conditions at Vaal Dam and Bloemhof Dam
South Africa,/ — The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that the Vaal Dam and the broader Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) continue to perform strongly, maintaining stability in line with the latest weekly reservoir status update. This positive outlook is supported by the ongoing rainfall season.
Ghana: Rubber Farmers Association Protest Calls to Ban Export of Produce
The Rubber Farmers Association of Ghana (RUFAG) has denounced the call by rubber processors for a complete ban on raw rubber exports, arguing it is not motivated by national interest.
Regional Impact Annual Magazine Showcases Southern African Farmers Driving Change
Solidaridad has launched the Solidaridad Southern Africa Regional Impact Annual Magazine, featuring inspiring stories of transformation from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, and Malawi.
SDG 3 Hangout Champions Zero Hunger Through Dialogue
Accra, Ghana// – Stakeholders across traditional leadership, development finance, sustainability advocacy, agriculture, and communications have championed Zero Hunger, Goal 2 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the third edition of SDG Hangout in Accra.