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Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that the government has released 85 percent of the approved 2026 budget for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Ghana, in a major push to boost food production and strengthen the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the launch of the Ghana National Pact for Agriculture and Economic Transformation Food Security and Employment (AGRICONNECT) Compact in Accra, Mr. Nyarko Ampem stated, “I am pleased to confirm that we have released GH¢1.677 billion, representing 85 percent of the approved 2026 Budget for Goods and Services and CAPEX for the Ministry of Food and…

For months, rice farmers across the country have struggled with huge unsold stocks worth billions of cedis, prompting calls for a temporary ban on imported rice. In what promises to be a relief in the coming years, the government is preparing to introduce a new policy that will link rice import permits directly to investment in the country’s domestic rice sector, in what officials describe as a major step toward achieving self-sufficiency and reducing the nation’s growing import bill. The policy was announced by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, during the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable held…

A high-level gathering of policymakers, development partners, and private sector leaders has opened in Accra with a renewed push to transform West Africa’s rice sector and reduce the region’s heavy dependence on imports. The two-day West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable, running from June 2 to 3, is being held under the theme “Mobilizing Transformational Capital to Support West Africa’s Rice Agenda.” The forum is focused on unlocking critical financing and accelerating the implementation of national and regional rice investment plans. Participants are engaging in strategic discussions on how to mobilize public, private, and blended finance to drive large-scale investments across…

Twenty young farmers are expected to receive sponsorship from Deputy Agriculture Minister, John Dumelo for the production of high quality tomatoes during the dry season. Slated to kick off in September, Mr. Dumelo who’s sponsoring the farmers with his personal finances, said the selection will be based on land availability and already cleared. In a post sighted by the Ghanaian Farmer on X and Facebook on May 29, the minister and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon revealed that interested applicants must have a minimum land size of 2 acres and a maximum of 20 acres. He explained that…

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…