Agriculture

Farmers in the country have been advised never to ignore daily weather reports given by climate experts and weather forecasters, but pay critical attention to such information in their routine crop cultivations. Ms. Victoria Abankwa, the Agric Director for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality in the Central Region made this assertion at …

In a significant development, the Cocoa Carriers Association of Ghana has initiated an indefinite strike starting October 7, 2024, due to the Ghana Cocoa Board’s failure to increase transportation fees for cocoa beans. The group is demanding an adjustment from 1.70 cedis to 3 cedis per bag. National Chairman Raymond …

My Thoughts. Statistically, 70% of Africa’s population reside in rural communities and 60% of the workforce engage in agriculture. In a report by the International Fund Agricultural Development (IFAD) IN 2016, digital agriculture could increase agriculture production by up to 70% and reduce poverty by 20-30%. Most of the youth …

Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has teamed up with prominent rice industry stakeholders in Thailand to establish an integrated rice farming initiative in Ghana. Ghana imports more than 60% of the rice the country consumes, which has disastrous economic implications. For instance the country’s rice expenses rose from $151 million …

Kusi Damoah popularly known as “KD”, a host on Omanbapa kasa show says, “the economy is sinking. Corruption is what has brought us this far”. He said this pertaining to what Dr. Owusu said about foodstuff prices always increasing. Speaking at a meeting with farmers in Sefwi Wiaso sector, Dr. …