Author: Sefakor
The high cost of tomatoes lately is pushing a lot of Ghanaians to look for cheaper alternatives for their cooking needs. Tomatoes are a major staple for the majority of Ghanaian delicacies and it becomes a huge financial burden when it is out of season. The prices of tomatoes currently are relatively high compared to the prices in the past few years. In major markets in Accra such as Makola, Kaneshie, Ashaiman, and Agbogbloshie, a medium-sized tomato now costs between GHS 1.50 to GHS 2.50, while a small paint container of tomatoes is sold between GHC100 and GHC120. Obviously, ordinary Ghanaians…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has disclosed efforts by the government to reduce the high cost of fish feed in Ghana by providing cheaper alternatives to imported ones. According to the Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Moses Anim, the ministry is collaborating with the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to develop fish feed using cassava and insects. Mr. Anim was speaking at the maiden edition of an exhibition, Dinner and Awards Night organised by the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana in collaboration with the Ministry and the Fisheries Commission. The two-day event which hosted 30…
The Chairman of the Fisheries Commission, Prof. Francis Nunoo, has disclosed interventions from the government to foster the growth of the aquaculture industry in Ghana. According to him, the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, has established a dedicated directorate and an aquaculture health unit with monitoring programs. He made these known on behalf of the sector Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson during the opening of the Aquaculture Ghana 2023 Conference and Exhibition in Accra. The conference, under the auspices of the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana, discussed sustainability, biosecurity and fish nutrition, while providing a platform for stakeholders to network and…
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Bryan Acheampong, has cautioned that Ghana’s food production may suffer a decline in the 2023 farming season and beyond due to the effect of climate change. According to him, a significant reduction in rainfall, increased temperatures and floods are affecting a sector that heavily relies on rain-fed farming, adding that this may result in a one to 2.5 per cent reduction in the agriculture’s contribution to Ghana’s GDP. If food production drops by seven per cent, it could lead to poverty, malnutrition, and food insecurity. Mr. Acheampong made this known in a speech…
The Minority in Parliament has risen to defend former President John Mahama and his claims about the cocoa sector. John Mahama claims the country’s cocoa sector is on the verge of collapse because of the mismanagement of the sector by the government. Addressing party supporters and branch executives at the start of his two-day campaign tour of the Western North Region, Mr Mahama said the government’s failure to adjust the producer price of cocoa annually delayed payment of farmers for cocoa beans combined with other factors to destroy the sector. Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) refuted claims by the former that…
The U.S. Government hosted its first-ever “Women in Agribusiness” Summit in Accra, Ghana – On April 26, 2023. The event showcased investment opportunities in Ghanaian agribusinesses led by women and connected women entrepreneurs to investors for financing. The event, hosted by the USAID-supported Feed the Future Ghana Mobilizing Finance in Agriculture (MFA) Activity, focused on empowering women in agriculture through enhanced access to finance. It brought together agribusinesses, transaction advisors, investors, financial institutions, U.S. and Ghana government representatives, non-governmental organizations, trade associations, research institutions, civil society groups and the media. In her remarks, Kimberly Rosen, Mission director for USAID Ghana,…
Connecting small-scale food producers with larger agrifood companies can go a long way to ensuring global food security. In a statement released today by Alvaro Lario, President of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Tetsuro Nomura, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF), the two leaders announced the launch of the Enhanced Linkages between Private Sector and Small-scale Producers initiative (ELPS) which will be presented at the G7 Agricultural Meeting in Miyazaki later this week. The agreement between IFAD and MAFF of Japan promises to strengthen their strategic partnership with the aim to make small-scale…
Schools under the National School Feeding Programme are likely to go hungry as caterers have declared a nationwide strike citing the government’s inability to pay them their arrears and increase the amount per child.The aggrieved caterers who came from different regions across Ghana converged in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi emphasized that declaring the nationwide strike is the only option available to them now.During a news conference to make their grievances known, the caterers lamented that they are enduring so much as the hardship in the economy is unbearable. The leadership of the caterers has thus urged all members across…
A Ghanaian teacher-turned multiple crops farmer, Samuel Donkor has been sharing some useful tips on growing cinnamon, one of the highly imported spices that is loved by many Ghanaians. Talking to Enyonam Manye, the host of the Ghanaian Farmer TV Show, he stated that cinnamon is a generational cash crop that needs to be embraced by farmers in Ghana. “Cinnamon is an aromatic plant which medical and basically people think it’s only an imported plant but can be grown here in Ghana. Essential oil is also extracted from it, which is used by pharmaceuticals,” he said. Talking about land, Mr…
Sekondi College, a Senior High School in the Western Region has defied odds to cushion the government’s efforts in supplying food to the school by engaging in school projects. Talking to the Ghanaian Farmer TV Show in an interview, the Headmistress of the school Mrs Kermah stated that the school has been known for using its vast land for farming since 2001 but was using the services of prisoners and other labourers. However, the school management has decided actively engage students in farm projects where proceeds from the various crops are used to feed the students while another part is…