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Agricultural Issues World Bank Cushions Ghana's Fishing Industry Modern Ghana The World Bank has approved a $50.3 million loan facility to support Ghana's fishing industry, which has been facing numerous challenges.  The loan, according to experts, would serve as a lifeline to the ailing fishing industry and would be used to undertake a number of […]

Agricultural Issues Ghana to Focus on Cocoa Certification to Achieve Production Targets Myjoyonline.com The Kuapa Kokoo Farmers’ Union wants the government and COCOBOD to take a critical look at cocoa certification as a key factor in modern cocoa production. Cocoa buyers and consumers of chocolate around the world are increasingly demanding traceable cocoa and a […]

Agricultural Issues Ghana to Become Leading Rice Producer in West Africa Ghana News Agency Ghana is poised to increase rice production from 20,000 metric tonnes to 200,000 metric tonnes by 2015 to become the highest producer in West Africa. Mr. Daniel Amelorku, District Chief Executive of South Tongu District in the Volta Region said the […]

Agricultural Issues Farmers Sensitized on New Fertilizer Subsidy Program Myjoyonline.com The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) and Ghana Federation of Agricultural Producers (GFAP) have organized a day’s sensitization workshop for 54 farmers on fertilizer subsidy implementation guidelines. The workshop held in Accra on Wednesday was aimed at educating farmers on a new fertilizer subsidy […]

Agricultural Issues Rice Imports Killing Local Growers - FAO Peace FM Online The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says Ghana’s over-reliance on foreign imported rice is becoming a source of worry. “By limiting the importation of rice, the country will save money and invest in market development to increase productivity and expand growth. This […]