Maputo, Mozambique, March 29, 2019/ -Having declared the response to Cyclone Idai in Mozambique a top priority, FAO is asking for an initial $19 million to support those most affected over the next three months, with a focus on resuming local food production, assisting fishing communities and supporting livestock owners.
Category: Agriculture
Why Small-Scale Farming Can Lead to Ghana’s Economic Growth
Accra, Ghana, March 28, 2019//-Ghana’s agriculture is dominated by small-scale producers who account for about 80 % of domestic production.
World Bank Africa Vice President Visits Two Life-changing projects in Ghana
Accra, Ghana, March 28, 2019//-World Bank Africa Vice President, Hafez Ghanem has visited two projects outside the Ghanaian capital Accra as part of his three-day working visit to Ghana.
Vegetable Production Can End Poverty in Ghana
Accra, Ghana, March 26, 2019//-Ghana’s agricultural sector generates a quarter of the country’s gross national product and thus secures the staple food supply as well as the country’s export.
Whither Africa’s Agric Potentials?
Accra, Ghana, March 22, 2019-Africa with over 60 % of its population living in rural areas has its economy basically dependent on agriculture.
Ghana: Livestock Farming to The Rescue
Accra, Ghana, March 22, 2019//-A National Research Council 2015, report on “Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability” indicates that the global demand for food from animal agriculture – livestock, poultry, and aquaculture – is anticipated to nearly double by 2050.
Early Rains Boost Prospects for Nigeria’s Rice Crop, Farmers Say
March 21, 2019//-Early rains in Nigeria’s rice-growing regions have boosted prospects for a good harvest, according to the farmers association, increasing the likelihood of lower imports by one of the world’s top buyers of the grain.
thyssenkrupp Wins Major Order for Fertilizer Plant in Egypt
March 20, 2019//-thyssenkrupp’s plant engineering business has won a major order from the Egyptian chemical and fertilizer manufacturer NCIC (El Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals).
Ghana: Reducing Rural Poverty Through Mixed Farming
Accra, Ghana, March 18, 2019//-Ghana is a country where between 60 and 70 per cent of the population is engaged in agriculture.
COCONUT: Ghana’s New ‘Cocoa’
Accra, Ghana, March 13, 2019//-In a liberal competitive market with fluctuating demands relying on one primary export commodity is suicidal economically. Such is the case of Ghana which relies mainly on cocoa and therefore the need for serious diversification.