41 h. ago Agric Minister applauds farmers, highlights new era of innovation at National Farmers Day

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has praised Ghana’s farmers and fishers for their vital role in sustaining the nation’s food system and driving economic growth, describing them as the backbone of national development.

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3 d. ago Agric Minister applauds farmers, highlights new era of innovation at National Farmers Day 

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has praised Ghana’s farmers and fishers for their vital role in sustaining the nation’s food system and driving economic growth, describing them as the backbone of national development. 

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3 d. ago President Mahama renews call for single digit interest rates on farm loans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-renews-call-for-single-digit-interest-rates-on-farm-loans/President John Dramani Mahama has renewed his call for single digit interest rates on agricultural financing, insisting that affordable credit remains essential to strengthening Ghana’s food systems and easing the financial burden on farmers. Addressing the 41st National Farmers Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, the President said high borrowing costs continue to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-renews-call-for-single-digit-interest-rates-on-farm-loans/

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4 d. ago Farming interventions paying off, lifting incomes and food security, says Agric minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku says the government’s agricultural interventions are not only improving national food systems but are also directly impacting households, lifting incomes and enhancing food security for millions of Ghanaian families.

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5 d. ago Gastro Feastival 2025: Ghana’s new food movement reaches its grand finale this weekend

The stage is set, the countdown is on, and the clarion call is clear: Ghana’s food system is gathering for a historic moment this Farmers Day Weekend as the Gastro FEASTIVAL makes its highly anticipated debut on December 6 & 7 at the Palms Convention Centre.

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5 d. ago Africa urged to support youth pioneering innovations in food systems

Senior Specialist for Institutional Capacity Strengthening at AGRA, Lilian Githinji, says there is a need for enhanced support for young Africans pioneering innovations in Africa’s food systems.

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1 week ago AFSA Podcast Examines US Agricultural Model Warning for Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afsa-podcast-examines-us-agricultural-model-warning-for-africa/Episode 15 of “The Battle for African Agriculture” features investigative journalist Stacy Malkan discussing how corporate influence shaped America’s food system and why African nations should resist similar pressures. The conversation explores genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticide use, and public health consequences that have emerged from industrial agriculture in the United States. Dr. Million Belay, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afsa-podcast-examines-us-agricultural-model-warning-for-africa/

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4 w. ago Agric Minister urges collaboration between academia and industry

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has stressed the need for stronger research-industry partnerships to accelerate the transformation of Ghana’s agri-food systems. The sector minister notes the gap between academia and industry has over the years impeded sustainable growth of agriculture.

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4 w. ago Agricultural economists recommend 10 Key measures to transform Ghana’s food systems

The Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE) has outlined ten key recommendations aimed at transforming the country’s agriculture and food systems through sustainable agribusiness development.

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