Akufo-Addo increases producer price of cocoa by 0.03%
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced an increase in the producer price of cocoa from GHS3,000 to GHS3,100 per 64kg bag representing a 0.03% increase in the price set in September for... read more
Policy Coherence and Harmonization are critical to ensuring Functional Food Systems across our region
Executive Director of Agency for Health and Food Security (AHEFS), Mr. Kwaku Onwona-Hwesofour Asante has revealed that our region needs policy coherence and harmonization to ensure functional food... read more
Owusu Afriyie Akoto Has Been Outstanding under my Government- President Akufo Addo.
Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Ghana’s Agric Minister The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has showered praises on the Minister for Food and... read more
Food shortage stares Ghana in the face-Dr Abu Sakara Foster
Dr. Abu Sakara Foster There is looming food shortage in Ghana. This was revealed by a renowned Agriculturalist and Politician; Dr. Abu Sakara Foster in a write-up to the Ghana Agriculture and Rural... read more
Residents of Tafi Atome New town displaced after heavy rains
A home that suffered the destruction during the rains Residents of Tafi Atome New town in the Afadzato South District of the Volta Region have been left without places to lay their heads. Their... read more
Ghana Civil Society Cocoa Platform backs COCOBOD, CCC over decision on farmers’ income
The Ghana Civil Society Cocoa Platform has backed the decision taken by COCOBOD and CCC of Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire respectively to halt sustainability programs of chocolate and cocoa processing... read more
New Pension Scheme is to secure future of cocoa farmers-Agric Minister
NEW PENSION SCHEME IS TO SECURE FUTURE OF COCOA FARMERS—–AGRIC MINISTER. The Agric Minister, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto says the new Cocoa Farmers Pension Scheme launched for cocoa... read more
Cocoa farming: GNACOFA Opens new branch office at Sefwi Debiso
GNACOFA Opens new branch office at Sefwi Debiso The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA) is sensitising members on the need for unity and a common voice. They believe that coming... read more
Maize, wheat bran, soya beans short in supply?
Maize, wheat bran, soya beans short in supply? Information available to Akuafo Kye Fa show on (Oyerepa 100.7 fm) has it that there’s maize scarcity in the country. Maize constitutes 70% of... read more
Fairtrade International pays courtesy call on Pope Francis
Fairtrade International pays courtesy call on Pope Francis Vatican Media A Fairtrade International delegation met with Pope Francis on Monday, 23. November, to present the work Fairtrade is doing... read more
Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network holds virtual annual regional congress
Fairtrade Africa- West Africa Network holds virtual annual regional congress Fairtrade Africa West Africa Region has held its annual congress virtually on 24th November 2020. The congress was... read more