By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO
Judith Eyram Akwetey, founder of Agrimecarb, emerged winner of the pitching competition at the second cohort closing ceremony of the Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray (EWithBR) initiative.
She walked away with a cash prize of GH¢10,000 to support her venture.
Speaking to B&FT, she mentioned: “At Agrimecarb we use...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The president of the Ghana Rice Inter Professional Body (GRIB), Nana Adjei Ayeh, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize the consumption of locally produced rice as a critical step toward strengthening domestic farmers, reducing unemployment, and enhancing economic stability.
Speaking after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
By Samuel SAM
Fonio, one of Africa's oldest grains, is gaining momentum as a powerhouse crop with far-reaching economic potential.
Known for its resilience, short growth cycle and nutritional value, this ancient supergrain is not only revitalising traditional agricultural practices but also unlocking new economic opportunities in rural communities and regions...
By COP29 Media
At the Russian side event at COP29 in Baku titled "Russia's Contribution to Strengthening Global Food Security," Sergey Tverdokhleb, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Climate Policy and Carbon Regulation of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, delivered a compelling argument on how closely the climate...
By Samuel SAM
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has unveiled two high-yielding cowpea varieties—Awudu Benga and Kanton Bongdaa—to smallholder farmers in the Mion District of Northern Ghana. This initiative aims to enhance cowpea production, food security and revenue generation for farmers.
The varieties,...
To boost the capacity and contribute to sustainable agricultural development, Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana LTD, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has backed Truecoco Ghana Limited, with a new investment.
This investment reinforces GIP Ghana’s commitment to promoting local businesses and environmental sustainability in Ghana. The...
The 2024 overall Savannah Regional Best Farmer, Patience Nkaara Kpiniong, has reiterated a call for the government of Ghana and agricultural stakeholders to adopt long-term strategies to tackle the devastating and increasing effects of climate change on agriculture in the country.
She emphasized the importance of developing large-scale irrigation schemes...
Calls are being made for increased investment in the seed sector to enhance the quality and accessibility of seeds crucial for building a robust and resilient agricultural system.
The fifth National Seed Business and Networking Forum - SEEDLINK 2024 organised by the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) in...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) has said the country’s seed industry is currently weak, malnourished and lacking the robust foundation needed for sustainable growth.
The Association said the sector requires comprehensive restructuring, with a roadmap to transform the sector and make it more resilient and...
By Dr. Betty Annan, AGRA Ghana Country Director
Achieving food security in any region requires several key factors, but perhaps at its centre lies the quality and accessibility of seeds.
For millions of small-scale farmers, having access to high-quality, disease-resistant seeds means the difference between a harvest that feeds their families and...