5 d. ago Ghana Receives First Drought Insurance Payout Worth US$2.86 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-receives-first-drought-insurance-payout-worth-us2-86-million/Ghana has received a total of US$2.86 million under its first ever sovereign drought insurance policy from African Risk Capacity (ARC) Limited to support farmers affected by severe drought conditions during the 2024 planting season. The payout, which was officially presented to the government on Monday, is intended to assist about 109,000 vulnerable households in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-receives-first-drought-insurance-payout-worth-us2-86-million/

Economics

5 d. ago Agric Minister launches $147.3m PROSPER Project to modernise agriculture, support 420,000 farmers

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has launched a national agricultural intervention project dubbed the Promoting Rural Opportunities, Sustainable Profits and Environmental Resilience (PROSPER) Project, aimed at modernising Ghana’s agricultural sector and improving the livelihoods of about 420,000 beneficiaries across eight regions. The project was officially launched in Damongo, the Savannah Regional capital, […]

Politics

7 d. ago Academic City Receives Tech Education Award at Technovation Ceremony

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/academic-city-receives-tech-education-award-at-technovation-ceremony/Academic City University earned recognition as the Tech-driven Education Institution of the Year 2025 at the Technovation Awards held in Accra, marking the institution’s approach to integrating technology with higher education in Ghana. The university received the award at the ceremony where Prof. Fred McBagonluri, President of Academic City was honoured as the Most Outstanding […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/academic-city-receives-tech-education-award-at-technovation-ceremony/

Events

1 week ago GHAFFAP advocates government support to farmers in restoration of degraded forests

The Ghana Federation of Forest and Farm Producers is advocating for government support to farmers in the restoration of degraded forests in the country.

Politics

1 week ago MGL, poultry farmers roll out X’mas Egg Market to tackle egg glut

The Multimedia Group Limited, in partnership with the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association, has rolled out a festive-season initiative dubbed the X’mas Egg Market, aimed at supplying eggs and poultry to consumers at reduced prices while helping to address the persistent egg glut confronting local poultry farmers. The initiative forms part of efforts to support […]

Politics

1 week ago Most foreign institutions giving doctorate degrees to Ghanaians have no accreditation – GTEC

The Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, has disclosed that many foreign institutions awarding doctorate degrees to Ghanaians are not accredited.

Politics

3 w. ago Ga West MCE Rallies Support for Food Sovereignty as Municipality Marks 41st Farmers’ Day

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ga-west-mce-rallies-support-for-food-sovereignty-as-municipality-marks-41st-farmers-day/The Ga West Municipal Assembly on Friday marked the 41st Municipal Farmers’ Day celebration with a renewed call for agricultural modernization, food self-sufficiency and stronger community support for farmers, as the nation observes the 2025 National Farmers’ Day under the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.” The event, held at Samsam, Manchie, brought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ga-west-mce-rallies-support-for-food-sovereignty-as-municipality-marks-41st-farmers-day/

Society

3 w. ago Newmont donates GH₵368k to support Asutifi North Farmers Day celebration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/newmont-donates-gh%e2%82%b5368k-to-support-asutifi-north-farmers-day-celebration/Newmont Ahafo South Mines has reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural development with a GHC368,000 support package for this year’s Farmers Day celebration in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region. The extensive donation included one Motor King with large bucket, five Motor Kings with medium buckets, one Royal motorbike, 30 bicycles, 10 boxes of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/newmont-donates-gh%e2%82%b5368k-to-support-asutifi-north-farmers-day-celebration/

Politics

3 w. ago Wa West Agric Director calls for stronger gov’t support after difficult farming year

The Wa West District Director of Food and Agriculture, Rashid Ibrahim, has appealed to the government to increase support for farmers after a challenging production year marked by erratic rainfall, rising input costs, and poor market prices.

Politics

3 w. ago 2025 Farmer’s Day: Farmers demand a 2% interest rate on loans to boost farming activities

President of the Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana, Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu, has urged the government to introduce 2% interest rates on loans to support and expand the farming activities of registered and recognised farmers.

Politics

3 w. ago Stanbic Bank Donates Tractor for 41st Farmers’ Day Celebration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-donates-tractor-for-41st-farmers-day-celebration/Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated a brand new Massey Ferguson tractor to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) as part of its support for the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration scheduled for December 5, 2025. The gesture marks the bank’s 18th consecutive year of backing the annual event that honours the nation’s food producers. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-donates-tractor-for-41st-farmers-day-celebration/

Culture

3 w. ago Farmers need support all Year, not just awards’ — Prof. Boadi

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Isaac Boadi, has called for sustained investment in Ghana’s agricultural sector, cautioning that the country cannot continue to honour farmers once a year and abandon them afterwards. Speaking on the AM Show on JoyNews, Prof. Boadi said […]

Events

3 w. ago Kumawu MP donates to support farmers’ day celebration in the district

Ernest Yaw Anim, Member of Parliament for the Kumawu has donated various items to support the farmers’ day celebration in the area.

Politics

3 w. ago ADB deepens support for National Farmers’ Day as it holds welcome cocktail

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has hosted its annual National Farmers’ Cocktail on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Ho to honour winners of the 41st National Best Farmers and Fishers Awards.

Politics

4 w. ago Keta Municipal Chief Executive Urges Public to Support Local Farmers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/keta-municipal-chief-executive-urges-public-to-support-local-farmers/The Keta Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Wisdom Seade, has called on the public to prioritise locally grown food products to boost the agricultural sector, enhance productivity, and support farmers across the municipality. Speaking at the 41st Municipal Farmers’ Day celebration held at Hatorgodo on Wednesday, Mr Seade said the Assembly was implementing several interventions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/keta-municipal-chief-executive-urges-public-to-support-local-farmers/

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