37 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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62 h. 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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69 h. ago Feed Ghana, feed industry – Deputy Agric Minister Dumelo outlines new direction

Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, says government's agricultural strategy centres on feeding the local industry as the country pushes for a stronger and more structured sector.

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4 d. ago Inflation falls for 11th straight month to 6.3% in November 2025 — GSS

Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the eleventh consecutive month, easing to 6.3% in November 2025 from 8.0% in October, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, who presented the data in Accra, said the decline was driven largely by […]

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5 d. ago President Tinubu Meets Governor Otti Over Nnamdi Kanu Release Efforts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-tinubu-meets-governor-otti-over-nnamdi-kanu-release-efforts/President Bola Tinubu received Abia State Governor Alex Otti at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, December 2, in what sources describe as part of ongoing efforts to secure the release of convicted Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. The meeting followed closely after Governor Otti visited Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-tinubu-meets-governor-otti-over-nnamdi-kanu-release-efforts/

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9 d. ago Think Tank Calls for Market Reforms in Cement and Gas Sectors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-calls-for-market-reforms-in-cement-and-gas-sectors/IMANI Centre for Policy and Education has released a comprehensive report warning that government interventions in Ghana’s cement and liquefied petroleum gas industries risk undermining market competition and private sector growth despite intentions to protect consumers and enhance safety. The November 2025 study examines two major policy initiatives: the Ghana Standards Authority (Pricing of Cement) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-calls-for-market-reforms-in-cement-and-gas-sectors/

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1 week ago NPP releases operational guidelines for January 31, 2026 presidential primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally released the full operational guidelines that will govern its presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

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1 week ago Teacher unions slam gov’t agencies over failure to pay agreed allowances

Three prominent teacher unions the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers Union of Ghana (PRETAG) have criticised the government following a press release from the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) announcing its inability to pay two key allowances due in November 2025.

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1 week ago Food inflation has dropped sharply to 9.5% in October 2025 – Agric Minister

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says Ghana’s food inflation has dropped dramatically to 9.5 per cent as of October 2025, marking one of the most significant declines in recent years.

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1 week ago Gov’t to establish new soya processing plant, revamp shea industry – Agric Minister

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced two major initiatives aimed at boosting agro-industrialisation, supporting farmers, and strengthening value chains in northern Ghana.

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1 week ago Agric Minister outlines key developments under Feed Ghana Programme in past nine months

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced significant progress under the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, introduced by the Mahama administration to transform agriculture, boost food security, create jobs and reduce the country’s dependence on food imports.

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1 week ago Agric Minister raises alarm over soaring import bill and historic food inflation

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has warned that Ghana’s food economy had reached a critical state prior to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assuming office in January 2025, noting that the country’s dependency on imported staples had become “alarming”.

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1 week ago Playback: Food and Agric Minister provides update on ministry

As part of the Government Accountability series, Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku is providing an update on the activities, initiatives, and progress of the ministry.

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1 week ago Egg glut deepens as poultry farmers accuse market women of inflating prices

The country’s egg glut continues to worsen as the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association accuses market women of refusing to reduce retail prices despite a significant drop in farm-gate rates—sparking fears of a potential collapse in the poultry sector.

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1 week ago Poultry farmers blame Chinese expansion for severe egg glut, warn of industry collapse

The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association is sounding the alarm over increasing foreign dominance in the sector, warning that the growing involvement of Chinese operators in the poultry value chain is fueling the egg glut currently crippling producers. According to the association, the surge in unsold eggs is already affecting worker salaries, undermining revenue streams, […]

Events

2 w. ago Bribery Declines But Citizens Want Better Services and Transparency

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bribery-declines-but-citizens-want-better-services-and-transparency/A new national survey released in Accra shows bribery is falling, but citizens still want government to fix basic services and build a fairer, more transparent system. Whether it is the nurse asking for “something small” or the bumpy road that turns a simple trip to the market into a daily struggle, Ghanaians are speaking […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bribery-declines-but-citizens-want-better-services-and-transparency/

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2 w. ago Ghana Embraces Digital Revolution in National Data Collection Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-embraces-digital-revolution-in-national-data-collection-systems/Ghana’s adoption of digital tools for national data collection is transforming the country’s ability to track governance, corruption and inclusion, according to findings released in Accra during the launch of the Governance Series Wave 2 Report. The report reveals that bribery prevalence fell from 18.4 percent to 14.3 percent between the first and second waves […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-embraces-digital-revolution-in-national-data-collection-systems/

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2 w. ago Deputy minority leader urges government to release 400 million cedis for women’s bank

Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has called on the government to ensure that the 400 million cedis allocated to the Women’s Bank in the 2025 budget is released without delay.

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2 w. ago Food security and poverty reduction top priority for Agric ministry – Eric Opoku

Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku has highlighted the strong link between rising food prices and the number of Ghanaians living in poverty, stressing the need for agricultural transformation to improve productivity and household welfare.

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3 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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