[ad_1] President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government will soon launch a national School Agriculture Programme, which will require all secondary schools and tertiary institutions to operate school farms. He said the initiative will help students produce their own vegetables, livestock and poultry while strengthening national food security. Speaking during the 41st National Farmers’…
[ad_1] Ahead of the upcoming 7th December general elections, the Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, John Dramani Mahama, have emerged with plans to transform the country’s agricultural and energy sectors. Dr Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, pledged to…
[ad_1] Private agribusiness firm Agri-Impact Limited (AIL) has urged Ghanaians to elevate their regard for agriculture. The firm has asked Ghanaians to prioritise and respect the agricultural industry for its vital role in the economy and society. Speaking at the Citi Business Festival Agribusiness Forum in Accra on Friday, the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
[ad_1] A group of Aggregators in Northern Ghana has raised serious concerns regarding Ghana’s recent approval of genetically modified (GM) products across various sectors, emphasizing the potential long-term effects on human health and the environment. They argue that the safety of GM foods has not been definitively established, with fears of unforeseen consequences on biodiversity…
[ad_1] Zambia has declared the drought the country is currently going through a national disaster, with President Hakainde Hichilema saying the lack of rain has devastated the agricultural sector, affecting more than one million families. The southern African country has gone without rain for five weeks at a time when farmers need it the most,…
[ad_1] The Ahafo Region is prolific for its agriculture contribution to Ghana’s economy and food security. Earning the description, “the food basket of Ghana”, the Region’s soil type and rainfall pattern support the cultivation of varied food and cash crops, with farmers engaged in both subsistence and commercial farming. Part of the challenge, particularly with…
[ad_1] Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC and Dr Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA The Commonwealth Secretariat and AGRA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will leverage digital innovations to help transform smallholder agriculture across Africa. The MoU aims to bolster agricultural production and trade through the harmonisation of agricultural data systems at…
[ad_1] Mobile telecommunications giant, MTN Ghana, has partnered with GrowForMe, a leading agricultural technology company that provides input and commodity financing, aggregation and a trading platform for farmers in Africa, to empower farmers by providing them with essential resources, market access, climate-resilient solutions, and valuable training. MTN Ghana and GrowForMe are committed to addressing critical…
[ad_1] The Northern College of Science and Technology was recognized as the best Educational Institution in Agriculture at the 39th Annual Yendi Municipal Farmers’ Day celebration. The school was awarded a certificate, fertilizer, and a pair of Wellington boots. Additionally, the school is set to receive extension services and training from the Department of Agriculture…
[ad_1] Wenchi Agriculture College in the Bono region continues to grapple with a pressing issue of insufficient infrastructure that hampers the quality of teaching and learning. The deficiencies span a range of essential facilities, including lecture halls, a science laboratory, college transportation, and staff accommodations. The Principal of the College, Abdulai Mahamadu, elaborated on these…
