Okyeame Kwame pushes for free university education to revive Ghana's farming sector
Rapper Okyeame Kwame urges government to make tertiary education free for farmers' children to boost agricultural production and food security.
Ashanti cocoa farmers back new COCOBOD Act despite price concerns
Farmers in Ashanti welcome legislative reforms but push for better input distribution and pension scheme implementation.
Tilly's Farm rolls out 2026 Porktober initiative to strengthen Ghana's pork sector
Tilly's Farm launches annual Porktober programme targeting smallholder farmers, agricultural students and public awareness of pork value chain.
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Ato Forson outlines New Economy blueprint to create jobs and revive farming sector
Ghana's Finance Minister pledges economic programme targeting unemployment, agricultural support, and youth enterprise.
Mahama tours Bechem meat plant as Ghana pushes domestic poultry processing capacity
President Mahama inspects new Ahafo Region facility capable of processing 6,000 birds hourly across dual production lines.
Bechem Poultry Plant 50% Complete: Ghana's Answer to Chicken Self-Sufficiency
President Mahama inspects Bechem processing facility aimed at making Ghana the regional poultry hub while domestic production surges to 22%.
Upper East vegetable farmers battle price collapse as harvest glut floods Nabdam markets
Tomato, pepper and okra prices have halved in Nabdam District as seasonal harvest floods markets, squeezing farmer incomes despite high production costs.
Ghana's Rice Industry Leader Awingobit Honoured at Global Conference, Urges Investment Push
IEAG Executive Secretary Samson Awingobit receives international recognition for advancing Ghana's rice sector at World Rice Conference.
Former National Best Female Farmer Pledges GHS100,000 to Boost Women in Agriculture
Edith Akosah Wheatland donates funds to support 2026 award winner, urges greater investment in women farmers for Ghana's food security.
Africa's Food Systems Hold Key to Youth Employment Crisis: Ghana Must Seize the Opportunity
With over 60% of sub-Saharan Africa's population under 25, the continent faces an urgent jobs crisis. Experts say the expanding food sector—from tech to logistics—offers millions of employment pathways for young Africans.
Chinese investors eye revival of Pwalugu tomato factory as Upper East seeks economic boost
Upper East Regional Minister leads Hanway International Investment Ltd delegation to assess abandoned Pwalugu facility for potential restoration.
Ghana sets ambitious 2028 rice self-sufficiency goal with $18.8m REWARD initiative
Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku unveils strategy to achieve national rice independence within five years through major investment project.