By Sylvia OWUSU-ANKOMAH
As I reflect on the past years, I am filled with a profound sense of pride and optimism for Ghana's future. In 2012, GGB PLC embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine the landscape of agribusiness in our nation.
We set out to increase the use of locally...
By Bagbara TANKO
Over the past 40 years, Ghana has made significant strides in honouring and empowering its farmers, showcasing an unwavering commitment to enhancing agricultural practices, improving livelihoods within communities, and ensuring food security.
These celebrations not only acknowledge the relentless efforts of farmers and fishers, but also promote innovative...
Agriculture thrives where water flows: how Ghana is failing to utiise irrigation for food production
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
Adequate agricultural production for food & nutrition security and better incomes for farmers and rural inhabitants represents key development objectives for many nations - and they are most crucial in Africa.
Water is critical for food production and its use now and in the future, being a major...
…as EU votes on key deforestation law
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
Ghana’s tree crop sector, key among them the cocoa and oil palm industries, is anxious over an impending vote by the European Union (EU) parliament to postpone or validate its proposed implementation date for the crucial EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Per earlier...
Farmerline is elated to announce that its innovative, AI-powered regenerative farming mentor- Darli AI, has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024.
This recognition highlights the AI farming mentor’s unique ability to empower small-scale farmers globally- by bridging language gaps and offering sustainable agricultural solutions in their local...
By Samuel OKANG-BOYE
The potential for building a thriving agricultural sector in Ghana faces challenges due to some recent choices impacting the sector. Illegal small-scale mining is one of such practices adversely impacting cocoa production especially.
These poor choices are stifling growth in the sector, compounding the already dire production, storage...
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s (MoFA) Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) document for 2024-2027 says government will contribute some GH₵2.7billion of GH₵3.3billion that is the entire amount for implementing government’s flagship Planting for Food and Jobs Phase II (PFJ 2.0).
Indeed, MoFA believes PFJ 2.0 will make the country...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has allocated GH¢3.3billion for a complete implementation of government’s flagship Planting for Food and Jobs Phase II (PFJ 2.0).
The allotment, as stated in MoFA’s Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) document for 2024-2027, says government will contribute some GH¢2.7billion of the amount...
By Dela Herman AGBO
Ghana offers investors a diverse range of opportunities due to its rich natural resources, stable political environment, and expanding economy.
However, like any investment destination, Ghana comes with its own set of challenges and risks. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities, setbacks, and future...
The Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) has made a significant contribution to the successful execution of this year’s National Farmers Day Celebration scheduled to take place in Accra on Friday, November 8, 2024.
The bank donated a LS Tractor and its accessories worth GH¢746,150.00 to the Ministry of Food...