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Dry spell: Gov’t set to distribute food grants to over 800k farmers
The government will from October 10, 2024, distribute food grants to over 800,000 farmers affected by the dry spell that hit the northern and...
COCOBOD revises 2024/25 cocoa production target down by 19.8% due to unprecedented dry spell
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says the new cocoa crop season which starts tomorrow, September 10, 2024 will be opened with its proposed self-financing...
Agric Ministry exaggerating dry spell to mismanage funds – Charles Nyaaba
A former Director of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana, Dr. Charles Nyaaba, has accused the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of overstating the...
We knew dry spell was going to happen – Agric Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong, has revealed that the government anticipated the recent dry spell, following a...
Gov’t targets mid-September to disburse seeds, fertilisers to farmers affected by dry spell
The government is hopeful of completing the disbursement of seeds and fertilisers to farmers affected by the dry spell by the middle of September...
Government ramps up efforts to prevent food crisis amid Northern dry spell
The government is stepping up efforts to prevent an impending food insecurity crisis caused by the ongoing dry spell in the Northern and Middle...
Dry Spell: Peasant Farmers Association frustrated over govt’s export ban [Audio]
The Peasant Farmers Association has expressed dissatisfaction with the government's recent decision to ban the export of key grains, including maize, rice, and soybeans.This...
Minority questions Minister’s request for GH₵500m from Contingency Fund to combat dry spell
Members of the Minority on Parliament's Finance Committee have raised concerns over the Finance Minister's request for GH₵500 million from the Contingency Fund to...
Dry Spell: Climate Change has caught Ghana pants down!
Climate change has severely impacted Ghana's agricultural sector, which is crucial for the country's economy and food security.Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and the...
Dry spell: Finance Committee demands breakdown for GH₵500m from Contingency Fund
The Finance Committee of Parliament is demanding a thorough breakdown of the Ministry of Finance’s request for GH₵500 million from the Contingency Fund to...
How farmers can benefit from GH₵8 billion dry spell relief package [Listen]
Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has directed all farmers who have been affected by the dry spell to register on the Ghana...
Akufo-Addo directs Finance Ministry to raise GH₵8bn to deal with dry spell
President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Ministry to raise a GH₵8 billion relief package to support farmers facing devastating losses due to an unrelenting...
Agric Minister reveals massive destruction of farm crops in 8 regions due to dry...
The Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong, says its preliminary assessment reveals massive destruction of farm crops in eight regions following the onset of the dry...
Farmers count their losses as dry spell jeopardizes crop yields
Farmers in the Oti Region are facing devastating losses due to an unrelenting dry spell that has left their fields parched and their crop...
5 ways gov’t plans to avert impact of dry weather conditions on food production
The Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Adam Amin says the government acknowledges the impact of dry weather conditions on food production and food security in...
ECOWAS pesticide registration harmonization set to transform West Africa’s agricultural industry
Industry leaders and stakeholders in the agricultural sector from west African countries gathered for the “Information and Exchange Workshop” in Accra, Ghana, marking a...
IMF reaches Staff-Level Agreement on third review with Ghana
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mission Chief for Ghana, Stéphane Roudet, has reached a Staff-Level Agreement on the Third Review of...
Address shifts in food supply, agric labour as a result of climate change effects...
The Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim has asked government to address shifts in food supply and agricultural labour due to climate change effects.He...
BoG to auction $120m to BDCs in quarter 4, 2024
The Bank of Ghana will auction $120 million to Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) in the fourth quarter of 2024.This is the same amount...
Increases in food prices will continue – GAWU warns
The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU), is predicting food prices will continue to surge in the coming months despite government’s policy intervention.This follows the...
Inflation rises marginally to 21.5% for September
The inflation rate for September 2024 increased to 21.5 percent from 20.4 percent in August.This rise is due to an increase in food inflation,...
Food system safe, relief for 800,000 farmers begins October 10 – Agric Minister
Government has reaffirmed the safety of the country’s current food system, assuring that efforts are underway to restore farmers and their farming activities.The Minister...
Agric Ministry takes delivery of 500 tonnes of cereals from ECOWAS
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has taken delivery of 500 tonnes of cereals from the ECOWAS Regional Food Security Reserve.The consignment, made...
Traders lament maize shortages as farmers are accused of defying export ban to sell to...
Gifty Asante Prempeh, a maize vendor at the Alabar market, beckons potential customers to purchase her few kilos of maize in stock.While she clamours...
Fertilisers in Bongo are distributed based on partisan affiliation – MP
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bongo, Edward Bawa has stated that the distribution of fertilizers in the community is influenced by partisan considerations.He...
Demand pressure eases but cedi depreciates slowly; one dollar equals $16.35
The demand pressure on the Ghana cedi eased last week but the local currency continued to depreciate marginally.The cedi shed 1.21% to the dollar...
1D1F: Minority blocks $350 million tax waiver
The Minority in Parliament has walked the talk by blocking tax waivers in excess of $350 million for five companies under the One District One...
NDC group clashes with Police at Finance Ministry
Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Brigade have faced off with the Police at the Finance Ministry.This was...
Ban on grain exportation to be lifted by November – Bryan Acheampong
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has revealed the government's plan to lift the recently imposed ban on grain exports by...
Indonesia expects to sign $3.5bn deals at Africa forum
Indonesia plans to sign business deals worth $3.5 billion with African countries as it hosts the second Indonesia-Africa Forum in the resort island of...
Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam NDC accuses EC of padding register with over 3,000 voters
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency of the Central Region has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of allegedly collaborating with the...
We’ll empower you with valuable skills, not promotion of 24-hour nightclubs – Napo
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has taken a swipe at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its 24-hour economy policy.The Vice Presidential candidate of...
Ghana records 10% fall in FDIs in 2023, lowest over past decade
Ghana recorded a 10.0% drop in Foreign Direct Inflows in 2023 relative to 2022, the lowest inflow over the past decade and 28% lower...
Expanding tax base – GRA engages traders on tax obligation
One of the factors impeding revenue mobilisation in the country is inability to capture those within the tax bracket.Addressing this challenge which has existed...
Minority protests military deployment over grain smuggling
The Minority in Parliament is cautioning the government to desist from deploying the military in a manner inconsistent with its legal mandate.The opposition party...
China remains leading investment destination of FDIs into Ghana – Report
China remains the leading investment destination of Foreign Direct Investments into Ghana with 31 projects in 2023.It contributed the highest FDI of $211.89 million.The...
Government constructs first 60,000-tonne silo to combat drought impact – Agric Minister
Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong has announced that government is constructing a 60,000-tonne grain silo to help stabilise food supplies and mitigate the impact of...
Anas is not an honest man – Nyaho-Tamakloe
A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has questioned the integrity of renowned investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, asserting...
Bawumia promises 50,000 CCTV cameras to boost security in Ghana
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has committed to installing 50,000 CCTV cameras across major towns in Ghana to enhance security...
Blame climate change not irrigation for drought crisis – Agric Minister
Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has attributed the ongoing drought crisis in the country to climate change, stressing that the core issue is not irrigation...