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...
By Samuel SAM
The fifth National Seed Business and Networking Forum, SEEDLINK 2024, has called for increased investment in the seed sector to enhance the quality and accessibility of seeds crucial for building a robust and resilient agricultural system.
Organised by the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) in collaboration...
The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH) is cautioning stakeholders in the agriculture sector to prioritise the promotion and adoption of responsible agrochemicals usage.
This is to avoid diseases such as cancer, neurological challenges, birth-defects and respiratory infections, among others.
While working toward increased horticultural production, there is a need to balance...
By Korsi DZOKOTO
Ghana’s youth unemployment crisis is an urgent challenge that requires a multi-dimensional approach. According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, nearly one in five young people (19.7%) in Ghana is unemployed.
For youth aged 15-24, this rate surges to 32.8%, with young women disproportionately affected (Ghana Statistical...
By Elizabeth PUNSU
Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have been urged to prioritise the promotion and adoption of responsible agrochemicals usage.
This, according to the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH), will help avoid diseases such as cancer, neurological challenges, birth-defects and respiratory infections, among others.
Speaking at the 24th Annual General Meeting...
By Isaac OYEGBADE
Agriculture has traditionally served as the foundation of economic stability for many developing nations, yet today, it is evolving into a dynamic business sector with transformative potential.
By leveraging agro-scientific advancements and structured agribusiness models, agriculture can drive sustainable economic development, generate employment, and improve food security across...
Considering the current economic climate and competing priorities for agricultural development, the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) is raising serious concerns about government’s proposed US$64million grain silo project.
The US$64million price-tag of the project is what's disturbing CAG - which urges the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to rather prioritise...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO
The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has raised concerns about government’s proposed US$64million grain silo project, urging the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to prioritise investments in irrigation infrastructure, post-harvest facilities and farmer capacity building to boost productivity in the grains sector.
The Chamber is very concerned...
Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) and the Mastercard Foundation have organised a series of zonal pitches across the northern, middle and southern belts of Ghana in a lead up to the final competition for the 2024 AgriTech Challenge Classic.
The AgriTech Challenge Classic is a seven-month training programme aimed at developing...
By John Nana Addo FRANCOIS
As the global coffee market evolves, Ghana finds herself at a pivotal juncture, with the potential to cultivate a thriving coffee industry that complements its more established cocoa sector.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) has stepped in as a catalyst for this transformation, employing innovative strategies...