Author: Sefakor

Nigeria’s agricultural export sector has received a fresh boost following the rollout of China’s zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries, which now allows Nigerian cattle bone pellets to enter the Chinese market duty-free. This was made known by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, who described the development as an important early win under the new trade framework, which took effect on May 1, 2026. He said the policy is part of a broader effort by China to deepen trade ties with African countries by removing import duties on selected goods, especially agricultural products. He noted that the arrangement…

Chef Abbys is part of a new generation of creators using digital platforms to tell African stories differently. Through her videos, she has introduced thousands of people to Ghanaian dishes, showing not just how they are made, but why they matter. Now, her work has taken her beyond the screen and into real kitchens across the UK. Her London tour has been filled with moments that show just how far Ghanaian cuisine can travel. One of the biggest highlights came when she was invited to host a Ghanaian food takeover at Snapchat’s UK headquarters. It was a full-circle moment. Snapchat…

A farmer has been left in tatters after a thunderstorm killed more than 20 of cattle during a heavy rain on Monday, May 25. The herdsman, Sarkin Amaru, at Tatale in the Northern Region, narrated that he was in his hut when lightning struck, followed by a loud thunderclap, Citinewsroom reports. Shortly after, he realised one of his cattle collapsed and rushed to slaughter it and that several others were also falling. Amaru said more than 20 cattle died instantly, leaving him devastated and stranded. Being his main source of livelihood, the incident has left him with nothing. He wonders…

As Eid approaches, authorities are going after the growing number of temporary livestock markets, warning that unregulated operations could pose significant health and safety risks. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) says many of these pop-up markets, often set up in open spaces are bypassing critical approvals, veterinary checks and sanitation requirements. In a May 22 directive issued through the Veterinary Services Department, Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Emmanuel Allegye Cudjoe cautioned that the lack of oversight could expose both humans and animals to disease outbreaks. There are trending videos of different types of animals, cattle, goats, donkeys and…

The Produce Buying Company Limited (PBC) says it has secured a financing facility backed by 30 million credited cocoa stocks to pay farmers, an intervention believed to ease the financial pressure long weighing on cocoa producers across Ghana. The move comes at a critical moment when several Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) are grappling with severe cash constraints, resulting in delayed payments and growing frustration among farmers. For many cocoa producers, who rely on timely payments to sustain their households and reinvest in their farms, the delays have strained livelihoods and threatened productivity. Speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of…

Following backlash from Ghanaians over a reminder from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on the ban on turkey tail commonly known as tsofi, and why it is being sold on our streets, the regulatory body explained that it continues to appear on the market even though it was banned in In response to criticism from Ghanaians over its renewed warning on turkey tail, locally known as tsofi, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has clarified why the product is still being sold on the streets despite being prohibited since 1999. The regulatory body stated that the banned product has…

In Akure the largest city in Ondo State, smoke rises gently from a huge metallic kiln behind a modest fish farm. It curls into the sky like a quiet signal of industry, discipline, and purpose. Workers in the early hours inspect the ponds and feed the fish. That smoke and ponds carry a story that has travelled from a small riverine village to digital screens across West Africa, inspiring a new generation of catfish farmers, including many in Ghana. For Yinyegha Tiki, catfish is more than a business. It is heritage, survival, and innovation woven into one journey. He learned…

Ghana’s rice sector is sliding into a deepening crisis. Producers warn that the huge glut of unsold paddy is not only threatening livelihoods but also eroding investor confidence and discouraging youth participation in the industry. The farmers are calling for an urgent six-month ban on imports after an estimated one million metric tonnes of locally produced paddy rice, valued at about GH¢5 billion, remains unsold. The Association of Ghana Rice Producers and Processors says the situation has reached a tipping point, with weak market demand and the continued influx of cheaper, often smuggled, foreign rice crowding out local supply. Speaking…

The conversation started in reaction to news of imported ginger from China; frustrated, practical, and laced with immediacy. For Kojo Akoto Boateng, an Agribusiness Strategist and Farmer, the solution to Ghana’s ginger crisis has been on our laboratory shelves. The country already had what it needed. At the labs of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), lies healthy, disease-free ginger planting materials; carefully developed, and ready to be multiplied through tissue culture. What was missing wasn’t knowledge. It was an investment. “We have the planting material,” Kojo insisted. “Just a little funding to reproduce it, and farmers can begin…

Nearly four months after the government announced a bold directive to prioritise locally produced food in public institutions, frustration is beginning to grow among farmers who say the promise has yet to translate into real opportunities for them. For many rice farmers across Ghana, the announcement in November 2025 that public schools would buy only locally produced staples was greeted with excitement. The directive from President John Dramani Mahama, communicated by Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, was expected to create a guaranteed market for Ghanaian producers under the widely promoted “Buy Ghana, Eat Ghana” agenda. But according to the former…