[ad_1] Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, expresses confidence in the nation achieving food self-sufficiency by next year, citing strategic measures taken by the government already. After touring the Agrifest exhibition, a five-day showcase of agriculture and food innovations, Mr Ofori-Atta applauds Ghanaians’ commitment to supporting the government’s agenda for food sufficiency. Highlighting the government’s focus, he…
[ad_1] The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana has highlighted the adverse effects of over-taxation on the Ghanaian economy and called for major tax cuts in the 2024 fiscal year. The Association’s executive chairman, John Awuni, emphasised that while various governments have attempted to achieve stable economic growth in Ghana, none have managed to engineer…
[ad_1] The Alliance Francaise in Accra was ablaze with culinary delight and vibrant festivities as the Eggstra-O Food Invasion 2023 unfolded on Saturday October 14th. This year’s event, co-organized by The Little Cow Consulting Limited in partnership with ShaQ Express, has set new standards in the culinary landscape. With the support of sponsors like Aramex,…
[ad_1] Gaza’s residents are grappling with shortages of food and water while hospitals are overwhelmed amid Israeli bombing. The Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip has turned a large part of the besieged Palestinian enclave into a pile of rubble, with people in desperate need of water and other basic necessities amid a total blockade…
[ad_1] In a bid to enhance knowledge of safe and nutritious cooking methods, as well as proper food handling skills, school matrons, caterers, and cooks at the Tolon District Senior High and Basic Schools have undergone training on the utilization of parboiled unpolished rice to optimize school menus. This effort aims to empower school caterers…
[ad_1] This past summer, the global trade regime finalized details for a revolution in African agriculture. Under a pending draft protocol on intellectual property rights, the trade bodies sponsoring the African Continental Free Trade Area seek to lock all 54 African nations into a proprietary and punitive model of food cultivation, one that aims to supplant…
[ad_1] Former President John Dramani Mahama has lauded calls by the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) for Senior High Schools to be allowed to buy food items for feeding their students. He said the call aligns with pronouncements he made in 2020. Mr Mahama in November 2020 promised that the feeding of…
[ad_1] Smoke and flames are seen following an Israeli air strike in the southern Gaza Strip [Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters] The Gaza Strip could be on the brink of a new humanitarian crisis if supplies are not allowed in, authorities say, as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks. On Monday, Israel declared a “complete siege” on…
[ad_1] In a significant collaborative effort, the European Union (EU), the Government of Ghana and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity in Northern Ghana. The €10 million project, funded by the EU and led by FAO, aims to provide support…
[ad_1] The European Union (EU), the government and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have launched a 10 Million Euro project to support vulnerable populations grappling with food insecurity in Northern regions. In a joint statement issued by these groups, more than 50,000 people will benefit from the 3-year project. The…
