18 h. ago Father Dogli Technical Institute Wins National Best Agriculture School Award

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/father-dogli-technical-institute-wins-national-best-agriculture-school-award/Father Dogli Memorial Technical Institute has been crowned National Best Senior High School in Practical Agriculture for 2025, earning acclaim for exceptional commitment to hands-on agricultural training, innovation and food production. The honour was conferred at the 2025 National Farmers Day celebration held in Ho, Volta Region, under the theme Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/father-dogli-technical-institute-wins-national-best-agriculture-school-award/

Events

36 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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36 h. 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

36 h. ago Agricultural Development Bank pledges full support for Feed Ghana Programme initiatives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/The Agricultural Development Bank has pledged unwavering commitment to supporting government agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating national development through the Feed Ghana Programme. Deputy Managing Director for Services Professor Ferdinand Ahiakpor made the statement Thursday on behalf of Managing Director Edward Ato Sarpong at the 16th National Farmers Forum held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/

Politics

60 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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67 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.

Politics

1 week ago Ghana Opens Trade Talks with Mexico to Diversify Export Markets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opens-trade-talks-with-mexico-to-diversify-export-markets/Ghana has begun discussions with Mexico aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture and agribusiness as part of efforts to diversify export destinations and reduce dependence on traditional markets. Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi announced the initiative during a meeting with Mexican Ambassador to Ghana Norma Ang in Accra. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opens-trade-talks-with-mexico-to-diversify-export-markets/

Politics

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”.

Politics

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.

Politics

2 w. ago Feed Ghana Programme Must Drive Transformation Says WACCI Director

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/feed-ghana-programme-must-drive-transformation-says-wacci-director/Professor Eric Yirenkyi Danquah, Founding Director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), has stressed that the government’s Feed Ghana Programme (FGP) must deliver transformational change and not merely incremental improvements to the agricultural sector. Delivering the keynote address at the Food, Agriculture, Technology and Sustainability Conference at Ho Technical University (HTU), Prof. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/feed-ghana-programme-must-drive-transformation-says-wacci-director/

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2 w. ago Feed Ghana Programme must drive transformation, not just improvement – Prof. Danquah

The Founding Director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement, Prof. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah, has emphasised that the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP) must aim for transformative change rather than mere improvement

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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 ECOWAS And Nigeria Launch Regional Workshop To Strengthen Animal Feed Industry In West Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-nigeria-launch-regional-workshop-to-strengthen-animal-feed-industry-in-west-africa/  Abuja, Nigeria – November 11, 2025 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (ARAA), in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has inaugurated a High-Level Regional Workshop on the Development of the Animal Feed Industry in West Africa and the Sahel. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-nigeria-launch-regional-workshop-to-strengthen-animal-feed-industry-in-west-africa/

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3 w. ago African Researcher Develops Sustainable Feed for Indigenous Chickens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-researcher-develops-sustainable-feed-for-indigenous-chickens/Melokuhle Queeneth Magagula, a Master of Science graduate in Animal Science from North West University (NWU), has earned national and international acclaim for innovative research transforming indigenous tree pods into sustainable poultry feed through mushroom fermentation. Her groundbreaking study, published in Scientific Reports within the Nature portfolio, demonstrates how Vachellia erioloba pods can enhance meat […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-researcher-develops-sustainable-feed-for-indigenous-chickens/

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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 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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4 w. ago Gov’t needs GH₵500m to clear rice glut in northern Ghana – Agric Minister

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture says it needs at least ₵500 million to purchase excess rice stock from farmers in Ghana’s five northern regions, warning that failure to act could discourage production and threaten food security.

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