The rapid production growth of cashew in the country, especially within the forest-transition zone, is consuming sizeable farmlands and thus posing a threat to sustainable production of food crops in the country’s food basket.
Cashew production has become a penchant for most farmers in areas like Techiman, Nkoranza, Wenchi, Atebubu,...
So, what are my concluding thoughts?
Fighting the global movers and shakers of the cocoa-chocolate industry is highly essential. The unequal distribution of value within the value chain impacts the earnings of producing countries. However, let’s not be deceived that an increase in the world market price results in an...
Quite a few people have expressed surprise about my grandma’s child (abrewa nana) demeanor and find it hard to juxtapose the sometimes, tough stance I exude on certain subjects. Some describe me as a gentle Vandal which strangely makes me wonder whether I should consider that as a compliment...
Can I grow my vegetables in a small space like a container?
Yes. Container gardening is an easy way to grow vegetables, especially when you lack yard space! If you have a small garden or simply a patio, balcony, or rooftop, explore the magical world of gardening in pots!
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The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has announced plans to establish Grains Development Authority, to among others further the development and regulation of the market for the produce.
The Grains Development Authority, which will replace the Grains and Legumes Development Board (GLDB) set up in the...
He looks quite reserved yet is outspoken, but ‘softly’. He sat overlooking the direction of a group of locals walking toward the isolated private compound-house where the two tricycles had been readied for the morning’s departure to the farm, which is about 15 minutes-ride from our location; and while...
...despite 33% dip in output for 2020
Indigenous food-processing company, Samba Foods, has set an ambitious target of growing its revenue by 25 per cent in the medium term, amid plans to procure new processing and packing equipment and expand its storage facilities, Managing Director, Leticia Osafo-Addo, has said.
She...
The Danquah Institute (DI), a political think-tank, has commended government for its various innovative initiatives and policies implemented in the agriculture sector, urging the youth to embrace these created opportunities for economic empowerment and self-sufficiency.
According to the institute, government’s decision to continue with the Planting for Food and Jobs...
As part of its efforts to help bring clarity on GM technology in Ghana and the status of work done on a GM product (PBR Cowpea) within CSIR Ghana and other challenges, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) held a workshop in Accra, Ghana, to which discussed Genetically...
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyei Akoto has asked players in the agriculture sector especially farmers to embrace technology in the operation to increase the yield in a less stressful manner and help accelerate nation’s economic growth.
According to him, the use of technology will greatly lead...