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 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 Agriculture Minister addresses state at Gov’t Accountability Series

As part of the government’s accountability series, an initiative by President John Mahama-led administration aimed at ensuring ministers of state report to the nation on the state of their respective sectors, Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture, took his turn today, Monday, 24 November.

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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 Value for Money Units Signal Fiscal Discipline Post IMF Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/value-for-money-units-signal-fiscal-discipline-post-imf-programme/An economist at Academic City University believes Ghana may finally break its cycle of fiscal recklessness after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme ends in May 2026, citing significant reforms in public financial management as evidence of commitment to sustained discipline. Dr Paul Appiah Konadu maintains that signals coming from the Ministry of Finance look […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/value-for-money-units-signal-fiscal-discipline-post-imf-programme/

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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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3 w. ago China Eases Chip Export Restrictions Following Trade Talks With Trump

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-eases-chip-export-restrictions-following-trade-talks-with-trump/China has lifted export restrictions on computer chips used heavily in vehicle manufacturing and suspended bans on key semiconductor materials bound for the United States, moves expected to ease supply disruptions affecting Europe’s automotive industry. The announcements follow talks between President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump in late October. China’s Ministry of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-eases-chip-export-restrictions-following-trade-talks-with-trump/

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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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