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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1 week ago Average lending rates fall sharply to 22.22% in October 2025

Average lending rates have fallen by more than 7.0 percentage points since the beginning of 2025. According to the Bank of Ghana’s November 2025 Summary of Economic and Financial Data, the average cost of borrowing stood at 22.22% in October 2025, from 30.07% in January 2025. From 30.07% in January 2025, the average lending rates […]

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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 Cocoa Prices Fall Eight Percent in October Amid Weak Global Demand

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-fall-eight-percent-in-october-amid-weak-global-demand/Global cocoa prices declined sharply throughout October 2025 as weak demand and an improved production outlook shifted market sentiment, though arrivals at Ivorian ports lagged behind last year’s pace, the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) reported. The intergovernmental body released its October 2025 Cocoa Market Report on Wednesday from its headquarters in Abidjan, revealing that prices […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-fall-eight-percent-in-october-amid-weak-global-demand/

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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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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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4 w. ago Local rice glut: Gov’t has not failed Ghanaians – Agric Minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has assured that the government has not failed in addressing the ongoing local rice glut, saying that the situation is under control and will be resolved.

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