Imagine a Ghanaian celebration without the unmistakable aroma of perfectly seasoned poultry wafting through the air – a scenario as unthinkable as a sorrowful feast.
Category: Agriculture
Newmont Honours Ghana’s Farmers at the 39th Farmers’ Day Celebration
John Atta Fintim is a 37-year-old farmer in Adrobaa, a community in the Tano North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region. He is renowned for his diligence in producing coffee, cocoa, vegetables, tubers, and plantains in the community, which supports his immediate family and relations.
Ghana: FTF Policy LINK to Provide Year-Long Support to 2023 National Best Farmer, 19 Others
Accra, Ghana//-The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Feed the Future (FTF) Ghana Policy LINK Activity, is set to offer year-long assistance to Charity Akortia, recognised as the 2023 National Best Farmer, and Edith Akosah Wheatland, honoured as the National Best Female Farmer.
U.S Chamber of Commerce Unveils White Paper on Empowering African Smallholder Farmers
Washington, D.C. US// — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce unveiled its white paper, “Enabling Ecosystems: Fostering Environments that support agriculture development for smallholder farmers in Africa.” ‘Enabling Ecosystems’ offers actionable recommendations that can transform the lives of Africa’s smallholder farmers and explores how the private sector can be better utilised to increase the continent’s crop […]
Farmer Sentiment Improves, Producers Credit Stronger Financial Conditions
//-Agricultural producers’ sentiment increased for the second consecutive month, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 5 points to a reading of 115, a 12% increase compared to the previous year.
Kenya to Champion Action on Climate-resilient Agric for Food Security in Commonwealth
Kenya will champion the Commonwealth Living Lands Action Group on climate-resilient agriculture for food security, committing itself to lead coordinated efforts across the 56 Commonwealth member countries.
EIB, Bank of Kigali Outline EUR 100 Million Plan to Enable Rwandan Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
Farmers and agricultural businesses across Rwanda are set to be able to better withstand the economic, social and business impacts of climate change under a new EUR 100 million climate finance initiative.
Cassava — Ghana’s Next Gold Mine
To elevate Ghana’s cassava industry onto the global stage, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, rallies actors in the cassava industry to take advantage of development in the sector.
Mahama Assures: NDC will Prioritise Farmers’ Welfare, and Create More Opportunities
Accra, Ghana//-Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration will prioritise the welfare of farmers while working to ensure that they are well-resourced.
Food Sustainability- Seafood to the Rescue
The story of Africa in the past has been a story of sustainability. The Africa Climate Summit, a recent gathering in Kenya, not only ignited but also rekindled our collective commitment to forging a more sustainable world. Former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, profoundly articulated, “The world is approaching a critical tipping point, beyond which the […]