Author: Sefakor

Agricultural stakeholders are raising the alarm in the Ashanti Region as increasing numbers of farmers leave their fields to engage in illegal mining (galamsey). This is a trend that poses a serious danger to long-term food security. According to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, districts such as Amansie Central District, Amansie West District and Amansie South District which are long known for farming, have increasing number of farmers now consider galamsey more financially attractive than traditional agriculture. Many believe the income from mining offers quicker returns than the uncertain, time-consuming yields from crops. This is especially when farming inputs,…

Many questions were asked about the sustainability of the ambitious poultry project, dubbed “nkoko nkitinkiti” under the government’s Feed Ghana Program in terms of processing of the birds. After months of assurances from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture about building a self-sustaining poultry sector, President John Dramami Mahama has broken the ground for the construction of a processing facility to empower farmers, and create thousands of high-quality jobs for the youth. Located in Bechem in the Ahafo Region, construction of the multi-purpose factory is expected to be complete within 12 months, and promises to restore Ghana’s spot as a…

In a heart-wrenching video shared on Facebook, Bushira Sangpograwwo Abass, a distraught agripreneur, broke down in tears as she recounted the destruction of her crops worth GHS200,000 by a bulldozer. The farm was allegedly razed, with the residue dumped at one end and damaged crops scattered on the ground. In another video, the young woman appeared helpless while crying and a male voice interacting with a man believed to be one of the operators. The man was heard condemning the act and instructing the supposed operator to trace his colleague who caused the devastation to the pineapple farm. With no…

The government has been announcing some bold decisions for the agricultural sector under the Feed Ghana Program and the latest among them is the procurement of 4400 different machines for 50 agricultural districts across the country. According to Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, the government’s initiative seeks to address the pressing issue of insufficient farm machinery, which has been hindering farming activities. “Under the Farmer Service Centres initiative, we will provide agriculture machinery for 50 agriculture districts with about 4400 different machineries.” He acknowledged how farmers have been working tirelessly to feed the country and therefore need support to boost…

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on foreign investors to establish rice mills in Ghana to boost the country’s rice value chain and reduce reliance on imports. Speaking at the 2025 World Rice Conference in Cambodia, the Association’s Executive Secretary, Samson Asaki Awingobit, said that Ghana has an abundant supply of paddy rice produced by local farmers that remains largely unprocessed due to limited milling capacity. He noted that the situation has left many farmers struggling to sell their produce, while the country continues to spend an estimated GH¢300 million to GH¢400 million annually on rice imports.…

Gifty Hodey Manye, a prominent agricultural journalist and content creator, has been making waves in Ghana’s agricultural sector with her passion-driven work. As the founder and host of The Ghanaian Farmer show on YouTube and Joy Prime TV, Gifty has become a household name in the industry, inspiring young Ghanaians and Africans to explore opportunities in agriculture. Through her work, Gifty has produced compelling interviews with farmers, agricultural investors, and experts, showcasing the vast potential of Ghana’s agricultural industry. Her dedication has earned her a spot among the top 11 finalists in the New Day Education International Journalistic Competition, organised…

For decades, Ghana’s agricultural sector has experienced policy failures, largely blamed on the gap in research and practice to boost the sector. But the Chief Executive Officer of the African Agribusiness Consortium argues that the country has moved beyond data-driven agribusiness industry. Instead what is holding the sector back is the lack of strategic long-term policies, investments and continuity. While delivering an address as the keynote speaker at the 8th Annual Conference of Ghana Association of Agriculture Economists (GAAE-2025), Dr. Adelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong argued that players in the agricultural space are rich with strong ideas, however, “our structures do…

Members of Parliament (MPs) in Northern Region announced an initiative aimed at increasing large‐scale rice production as part of the broader move to create jobs for the youth. It was revealed that Six Municipal and District Chief Executives and selected traditional leaders will be sponsored to Kenya to study the country’s commercial rice production model. Also, a similar trip will be arranged for members of the caucus to Vietnam. This is for them to learn advanced rice-processing techniques to enhance production capacity and improve processing standards in the northern zone to attract investment into Ghana’s rice value chain. The initiative…

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) recently showcased four improved maize varieties to farmers at Tolon. The event aimed to boost agricultural productivity and food security in the region. It brought together farmers, agricultural extension agents, and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The improved maize varieties are expected to provide farmers with high-yielding and disease-resistant crops, ultimately increasing their income and livelihoods. The event showcased hybrids including CSIR Dimaali- Engee and CRI Abebe. Theses are both Pro Vitamin-A Maize. Also, CSIR Adubi-Boyo, a quality…

Amidst threats to boycott the upcoming National Farmer’s Day celebration by farmer groups, the Deputy Chief Executive of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Osmend Amuah has announced cabinet’s approval of GH¢100 million to buy surplus foods from farmers across the nation. According to him, the initiative forms part of the government’s actions to mop-up excess produce, prevent post-harvest losses and build a national food reserve to enhance food security. He made this known during a press conference in Accra on Thursday, October 30. Mr Amuah stated that NAFCO has already procured 60,000 bags of rice, 120,000 bags of…