74 m. 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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2 h. ago Mahama commends US for lifting tariffs on Ghana’s agricultural exports

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the United States Government for lifting the tariff on agriculture imports it imposed on Ghana.

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24 h. ago Togbe Afede Salutes Farmers While Urging Revival of Agricultural Sectors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/togbe-afede-salutes-farmers-while-urging-revival-of-agricultural-sectors/Togbe Afede XIV has paid powerful tribute to Ghanaian farmers while calling for stronger national commitment to revive key agricultural sectors during the 2025 National Farmers Day celebration held in Ho, Volta Region on Friday. The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, who chaired the 41st edition of the statutory event, was joined by chiefs, queens […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/togbe-afede-salutes-farmers-while-urging-revival-of-agricultural-sectors/

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42 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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42 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/

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42 h. ago President Mahama renews call for single digit interest rates on farm loans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-renews-call-for-single-digit-interest-rates-on-farm-loans/President John Dramani Mahama has renewed his call for single digit interest rates on agricultural financing, insisting that affordable credit remains essential to strengthening Ghana’s food systems and easing the financial burden on farmers. Addressing the 41st National Farmers Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, the President said high borrowing costs continue to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-renews-call-for-single-digit-interest-rates-on-farm-loans/

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66 h. ago President Mahama urges Ghanaians in formal jobs to take up farming

President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged Ghanaians, especially those in formal employment, to venture into agriculture as an additional source of income, stressing that farming is not reserved for rural communities or full-time farmers alone.

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67 h. ago Ghana Deploys Credit Guarantees to Tackle Agricultural Lending Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-credit-guarantees-to-tackle-agricultural-lending-crisis/Ghana has launched an expanded network of credit guarantees and blended finance programmes targeting agricultural lenders as the sector confronts one of the highest loan default rates in the economy. The interventions arrive ahead of the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebrations in Ho, where questions about whether financing schemes can reverse decades of capital shortage […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-credit-guarantees-to-tackle-agricultural-lending-crisis/

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69 h. ago Olam Food Ingredients Advances Ghana’s Agricultural Sustainability Through Community Programmes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/olam-food-ingredients-advances-ghanas-agricultural-sustainability-through-community-programmes/Olam Food Ingredients Ghana Limited (ofi), one of the leading ingredients companies in the country, an exporter of cashews and a Licence Buying Company (LBC), continues to promote a sustainable agricultural sector guided by its purpose to “Be the change for good food and a healthy future.” The company is working towards its 2030 sustainability […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/olam-food-ingredients-advances-ghanas-agricultural-sustainability-through-community-programmes/

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2 d. 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 […]

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2 d. ago Kareweh criticises govts for policies that look good but achieve little in agriculture

A former General Secretary of the General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU), Edward Kareweh, says Ghana must stop celebrating “policy intentions” and begin holding policymakers accountable for real outcomes in the agriculture sector. Speaking on the AM Show as the country marked the 2025 Farmers’ Day, Mr Kareweh argued that governments have repeatedly unveiled attractive agricultural policies that fail to deliver meaningful results for farmers.

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2 d. ago Farmers’ day losing meaning without real reform — GAWU Warns

The General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) of the Trades Union Congress has marked the 2025 Farmers’ Day celebration with a renewed call for the establishment of a Ghana Agricultural Service, insisting that the annual commemoration risks losing its meaning without a permanent professional structure to anchor agricultural development.

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3 d. ago Agric glut was political, not strategic – Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana boss warns of lost livelihoods

Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber for Agribusiness Ghana, Anthony Morrison, says the current glut in the agricultural sector is not a victory for policy but a failure driven by politics.

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3 d. ago Food glut situation is no victory – Chamber for Agricbusiness Ghana CEO warns

The CEO of Chamber for Agricbusiness Ghana, Anthony Morrison, says the ongoing glut in the agricultural sector should never be celebrated because it is destroying livelihoods across the country.

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3 d. ago Ghana Launches Landmark Youth Tracker, YouthXplore App and AgTractive Campaign to Drive Digital Transformation and Youth Employment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/The Ministry of Youth Development and Employment (MYDE) on Tuesday launched three major national initiatives — the National Youth Tracker Platform, the YouthXplore Mobile App, and the AGRA-driven AgTractive Campaign — marking a decisive national shift toward digitally coordinated youth development, data-driven policy planning, and renewed youth engagement in modern agriculture. The event, held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/

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3 d. ago AGRA Country Director calls for more support for youth in agriculture

The Country Director of AGRA Ghana, Dr Betty Annan, says investments in agriculture are essential to expanding opportunities for the country’s youth.

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4 d. ago MTN Ghana, University of Ghana, and Defarmercist Officially Open Vegetable Centre of Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-university-of-ghana-and-defarmercist-officially-open-vegetable-centre-of-excellence/MTN Ghana, in partnership with the University of Ghana and Defarmercist Group Limited, has officially opened the Vegetable Centre of Excellence at the University of Ghana School of Agriculture. The initiative underscores MTN Ghana’s commitment to modernizing agriculture, equipping young farmers with practical skills, and promoting sustainable farming practices. MTN CEO Highlights Agriculture, Technology, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-university-of-ghana-and-defarmercist-officially-open-vegetable-centre-of-excellence/

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7 d. ago Government Declares December 5 Statutory Holiday for National Farmers Day

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-declares-december-5-statutory-holiday-for-national-farmers-day/The Ministry of the Interior has declared Friday, December 5, 2025 a statutory public holiday to mark the annual celebration of Ghana’s agricultural sector contributors. Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka issued the announcement this week, urging citizens to observe the day appropriately. Farmers’ Day, celebrated annually on the first Friday of December, recognises the immense […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-declares-december-5-statutory-holiday-for-national-farmers-day/

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9 d. ago AFSA Podcast Examines US Agricultural Model Warning for Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afsa-podcast-examines-us-agricultural-model-warning-for-africa/Episode 15 of “The Battle for African Agriculture” features investigative journalist Stacy Malkan discussing how corporate influence shaped America’s food system and why African nations should resist similar pressures. The conversation explores genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticide use, and public health consequences that have emerged from industrial agriculture in the United States. Dr. Million Belay, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afsa-podcast-examines-us-agricultural-model-warning-for-africa/

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9 d. ago Asanko Gold launches major agricultural support project for over 1,000 farmers in Amansie

Asanko Gold Ghana Limited has introduced a Community Agricultural Support Project (CASP) aimed at boosting food production and strengthening the livelihoods of farmers across its host communities. The initiative targets more than 1,000 farmers with training in modern and climate-smart agricultural practices, while 250 farmers will receive direct input support.

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