Shai Hills-Based China Fujian Fishing Raises Alarm Over Rampant Theft, Vandalism China Fujian Fishing (Gh) Limited, a leading fish farming company in Ghana, is facing a crisis that threatens its survival and the livelihoods of hundreds of employees. The company, known for its large-scale tilapia farming operations in the Shai Osudoku District of Accra, has…
World Pulses Day Celebrated in Ghana with Focus on Nutrition and Sustainability The Communication Initiative for Change (CIC) – Meatless Monday Ghana celebrated World Pulses Day with a hybrid program that brought together experts and enthusiasts to discuss the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses. The event took place at their country office in…
My Horror Experience at The Farmer’s Market Shop as a Supplier Apart from being a journalist, I am also a farmer. Just recently, some friends introduced me to vegetable farming, so I decided to partner with them and also look for outlets to supply. I went to The Farmer’s Market Shop, where I met the…
The Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAAA) has congratulated Mr. Randy Abbey on his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). The appointment, made by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, marks a significant moment for Ghana’s cocoa industry. In a statement signed by Comrade Adeola Adegoke, President of…
The World Bank Regional Vice President for the Africa Region, Mr. Ousmane Diagana, has visited key agricultural sites in Ghana, including the Kpong Irrigation Scheme at Asutuare and the Kpong Left Bank Irrigation System. His visit highlighted the World Bank’s dedication to supporting Ghana’s agricultural transformation and promoting economic growth through sustainable farming practices. The…
Workers at Ekumfi Fruits and Juices have appealed to President-elect John Dramani Mahama to expand the factory’s capacity to produce more raw materials for production. While acknowledging that wages could be improved, the workers emphasized the factory’s role in providing employment opportunities for many people within the Ekumfi enclave, significantly reducing unemployment in the area….
The Northern Sector Coordinator of Asean African Consortium (AAC), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, Peter Dawuni, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to its rice revolution agenda in Ghana. He assured potential investors that sufficient land acquisition was in place to support the project. “We have legally secured 200,000 acres of land to…
The 2025 Summit will drive African food systems transformation, building on the success of previous forums and addressing key agricultural and food sector challenges. Senegal was chosen due to its ambitious 2050 Vision, forward-looking agricultural policies. Dakar, Senegal 18 November 2024 – Senegal has been selected as the host country for the world-class Africa Food…
Export of oil palm into African country like Nigeria could solve the unemployment challenges in Ghana and also halt the destruction of the environment. The Chief Executive Officer for Oro oil Oro Oil Ghana Limited said oil palm demands in Nigeria alone is enormous which could create employment for millions of Ghanaian youths if the…
Eighteen women farmers participating in various CARE International Ghana projects, including the Cargill funded “Promoting a Sustainable and Food Secured World Project III” (PROSPER III), the “Cocoa Sustainability Initiative” project (CSI) and the USAID “Agricultural Governance, Resilience and Economic Empowerment” (AGREE) activity were honored during this year’s Farmers’ Day celebrations. The women, drawn from the…
