Agri Business
MoFA to entice cocoa farmers with grants to cut down diseased trees
February 28, 2017
MoFA to entice cocoa farmers with grants to cut down diseased trees
The Minister of Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie-Akoto, has said the government will compensate cocoa farmers whose trees will be cut…
‘Planting for Food and Jobs’ to begin with GHc 560m cost
February 22, 2017
‘Planting for Food and Jobs’ to begin with GHc 560m cost
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Government’s flagship agriculture policy, “Planting for Food and Jobs” will begin with a cost GHc…
Government will revamp agric sector to attract youth – Prez Akufo-Addo
February 22, 2017
Government will revamp agric sector to attract youth – Prez Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his government’s resolve to make the agricultural sector attractive to encourage the youth…
North industrial area enclave dying due to bad road
February 21, 2017
North industrial area enclave dying due to bad road
Accra’s Light Industrial Area otherwise known as North Industrial Area which used to buzz with so much activity is now…
Nigeria Now Second Largest Producer of Rice in the World – Govt
February 21, 2017
Nigeria Now Second Largest Producer of Rice in the World – Govt
By Andrew Essien The Federal government has stated that because of the conscientious efforts of the President Muhammdu Buhari-led administration,…
Ghana must process 50 percent of Cocoa – CEO COCOBOD
February 20, 2017
Ghana must process 50 percent of Cocoa – CEO COCOBOD
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Mr. Joseph Boahen Aidoo has expressed optimism that Ghana can reap…
IMF has agreed to 1-district, 1-factory project – Osafo-Marfo
February 17, 2017
IMF has agreed to 1-district, 1-factory project – Osafo-Marfo
The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Marfo, has said that government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement for…
195 cassava farmers receive improved planting materials
February 17, 2017
195 cassava farmers receive improved planting materials
The Food and Agriculture Ministry has scaled up the effort to substantially increase cassava production in the Kwahu South District.…
Airtel, Jaarno partner to make online purchase of homegrown foodstuff convenient
February 16, 2017
Airtel, Jaarno partner to make online purchase of homegrown foodstuff convenient
Airtel, the Smartphone Network has partnered premier digital foodstuff marketing and distribution company, Jaarno to offer Airtel’s high value customers…
Govt exploiting cocoa farmers – Dr Kwaku Afriyie
February 16, 2017
Govt exploiting cocoa farmers – Dr Kwaku Afriyie
The Western Regional Minister-nominee, Dr Kwaku Afriyie, has expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as the undue financial burden placed…