By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO
The Soya Value Chain Association of Ghana (SVCAG) has raised concerns about the recent ban on soya exportation, describing it as “uncalled for”.
They bemoaned the ban's impact, noting that it is negatively affecting the farmers and sector it is intended to protect.
According to the association's Executive...
…Growers showcase producer-friendly insurance, tractor hire scheme and solar power project initiatives from Heifer International and its strategic partners to decision makers at African Food Systems Forum
Smallholder farmers from across Africa took centre stage at the continent’s leading dialogue on agricultural transformation this week.
They explained to delegates how...
The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL), a government-backed initiative aimed at boosting agricultural financing, has facilitated lending to 137 agribusinesses since its inception in 2019 - which comes out to roughly about GH¢1.2billion.
This was made known during the launch of its fifth anniversary under the...
By Enoch K. AKUFFU-DJOBI
Seasonality has a significant impact on the operations, demand, and revenue cycles of many industries. For Ghanaian banks, seasonality can manifest as fluctuating customer activity, varying cash flows, and shifting financial needs. From agricultural harvests to holiday spending sprees, Ghana's distinct cultural and economic rhythms can...
By Emmanuella YAMOAH
In the northern part of Ghana, farmers are staring at the sky, waiting for rains that never seem to come. The once fertile lands that fed countless families are now dry, cracked, and empty under the weight of a changing climate. These are not just fields of...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
The World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Robert Taliercio O’Brien, has acknowledged and applauded the resilience of farmers who were hit by this year’s drought in northern parts of Ghana, encouraging them to stay focused and not despair.
Mr. O’Brien was touring parts of...
…as 66 percent of fresh fruit gets rejected annually
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO
The Acting Missions Director of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Ghana, Grace Lang, has reiterated some challenges in the fruit sector that hinder the country’s fresh fruit export in the international market.
According to her, the...
Increase in producer cocoa price heartwarming for farmers
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) announced a significant increase in cocoa price for the 2024-2025 season, pegging it at GH¢48,000 per tonne.
This translates to GH¢3,000 per 64-kilogramme bag of cocoa, marking an unprecedented 129.36 percent increase from the previous season.
Minister for Food and...
Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation has been honored with the 2024 Agrifood Future Prize Award at the Agrifood Future event in Salerno, Italy.
Agrifood Future Prize recipient, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa was recognized for her exceptional contributions to strengthening Agri-food systems across Africa, particularly in Ghana.
This...
By Edem Kofi YEVUTSEY
Ghana is facing its worst drought in decades, affecting close to a million small-scale farmers across the northern parts of the country and with devastating consequences for food security. Crucial staple crops such as maize, rice, and yam are being heavily impacted, leading to significant economic...