Recent volatility in the global cashew market may cause many kernel buyers to stand back, the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) has cautioned. Indeed, ACA believes the situation may well dim production targets of local producers, even in Ghana. The Ghanaian cashew industry is widely considered by many cashew industry experts as...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) has indicated that recent volatility in the global cashew market may cause many kernel buyers to stand back - as the situation may well dim production targets of local producers, even in Ghana. The sharp rise in prices in first-quarter of the year,...
By Samuel SAM    The Women Economic Advancement for Collective Transformation (WEACT) project in Bunglung, Savelugu municipality, has enhanced the economic empowerment, well-being and inclusive growth of women in the area. Implemented by Oxfam Ghana in partnership with the Tungteiya Women’s Association and funded by Global Affairs Canada, the project aims...
As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for food. The United Nations estimates that by 2050, the world will need to produce 70% more food to meet the needs of a projected 9.7 billion people. This challenge is further compounded by climate change, food insecurity, and...
Salerno is set to become the center of Agrifood innovation and sustainability from September 8 to 10, 2024 as it hosts the highly anticipated 2nd AgriFood Future 2024. This premier event, organized by Unioncamere and the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, with the patronage of European parliament, Italian ministries of...
Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, will deliver a keynote address at the 2nd AgriFood Future 2024 in Salerno, Italy. The Agrifood future, a premium event scheduled from September 8 to 11, 2024, will feature her keynote on the topic "Women Leading in Agritech," is expected...
By Anthony Kofituo MORRISON Tomatoes are an indispensable part of Ghanaian cuisine, featuring prominently in a myriad of daily dishes. However, the escalating cost of tomatoes has become a heavy burden for many consumers, straining household budgets and threatening food security. Prices can surge dramatically, often doubling or tripling during...
Insufficient investment in cold storage facilities and transportation infrastructure must be tackled head on to combat post-harvest losses. Every year, Ghana loses some US$600million in overall post-harvest losses, according to the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG). It is in view of this that the CAG has tasked stakeholders, including government, to...
By Rafiq Nungor ADAM Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans (SASL) has received a €2.5million grant from the European Union (EU) and European Development Financial Institution (EDFI) Management Company, to support farmers in the northern regions as part of the €10million Agriculture Financing Initiative (AgriFI) launched in Wa, Upper West Region. Joyce...
In today’s highly competitive global market, the pressure on businesses to minimise costs and enhance efficiency is greater than ever. This is particularly true for Ghana, where both large corporations and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are navigating the same dynamic economic landscape. Amid the challenges of rising operational costs, fluctuating...