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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3 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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4 d. ago Minority raises alarm over proposed airport service charge hike

Okaikwei Central MP, Patrick Boamah, has raised concerns over what he describes as a hidden plan by the government to drastically increase airport passenger service charges from GH₵5 to GH₵100.

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1 week ago COP30 branded ‘COP of Talk’ as CSE raises alarm over weak outcomes and rising tensions

Indian-Based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has criticised COP30 — expected to be the “COP of Truth” — describing it instead as a “COP of Talk”, filled with promises but delivering very little beyond one unclear mechanism.

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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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2 w. ago Ghanaian students in UK warn of “perilous” conditions as funding crisis deepens

Ghanaian students in the United Kingdom studying under the Government of Ghana scholarship scheme have issued an urgent plea to the country’s newly appointed High Commissioner, raising alarm over what they describe as severe financial and academic hardship caused by prolonged non-payment of tuition fees and stipends.

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2 w. ago ECOWAS warns terrorism is expanding across West Africa, records 450 attacks,1,900 deaths in 2025

President of the Economic Community of West African States Commission, Dr. Alieu Omar Touray, has raised alarm over the rapid expansion of terrorist activity across West Africa, warning that the threat has now spread beyond the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin to endanger the entire subregion.

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2 w. ago ECOWAS warns terrorism is expanding across West Africa; records 1,900 deaths in 2025

President of the Economic Community of West African States Commission, Dr. Alieu Omar Touray, has raised alarm over the rapid expansion of terrorist activity across West Africa, warning that the threat has now spread beyond the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin to endanger the entire subregion.

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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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2 w. ago Illicit rice and sugar trade pushing legitimate businesses to the edge – FABAG warns

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has raised the alarm over the surge in smuggling activities that have now taken over the country’s rice and sugar market.

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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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3 w. ago Sexual Exploitation Rising in Ghana’s Workplaces Says Transparency International

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sexual-exploitation-rising-in-ghanas-workplaces-says-transparency-international/Transparency International Ghana has raised alarm over the increasing prevalence of sexual corruption affecting women across various sectors in the country, describing the trend as a serious threat to institutional integrity and human rights. Mary Awelana Addah, Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, highlighted the growing problem during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Tamale. She […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sexual-exploitation-rising-in-ghanas-workplaces-says-transparency-international/

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3 w. ago Agric Minister: Government to release 10 million birds to stabilise poultry sector

The government will release 10 million birds onto the local market before the end of 2025 as part of measures to stabilise the poultry sector and reduce dependence on imports, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has said.

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3 w. ago Ngleshie Alata Youth Raise Alarm Over Wild Jubilation By Bruce

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ngleshie-alata-youth-raise-alarm-over-wild-jubilation-by-bruce-quayes-supporters-ahead-of-court-judgment/Youth groups in the Ngleshie Alata Traditional Area have expressed outrage over what they describe as premature and provocative celebrations by supporters of Prince Ashiaku Bruce-Quaye, ahead of the High Court’s judgment in a long-standing chieftaincy dispute scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025. On Monday, November 10, 2025, reports emerged that hundreds of supporters of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ngleshie-alata-youth-raise-alarm-over-wild-jubilation-by-bruce-quayes-supporters-ahead-of-court-judgment/

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