Below are some current developments on agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues Shea not Supporting Sustainable Poverty Reduction – ISSER A research by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana has suggested that the shea industry in its current form cannot be a means for sustainable poverty reduction as […]
Ghana Agricultural News Digest – May 11, 2015
Below are some current developments on agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues Ecobank Scales up Agric Credit Ecobank Ghana has stepped up its support in the agricultural sector with a credit facility of GH¢152 million in 2014 to help the sector unlock its potential. The bank has extended more than GH¢22 million in the last four […]
Ghana Agricultural News Digest – December 1, 2014
Below are some current developments on Agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues Plant Breeders Bill Suffers Setback- Food Sovereignty of Ghana (FSG) Food Sovereignty of Ghana (FSG), has observed that the move by International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) - compliant Plant Breeders Bill (PBB), has suffered a major setback. FSG, […]
Ghana Agricultural News Digest – October 27, 2014
Below are some current developments on Agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues Vitamin A Cassava Becoming Popular The biofortified cassava, rich in vitamin A, is becoming widespread in Africa, driven by increasing awareness of its health and nutrition benefits. The variety is changing the description of cassava – a root crop often referred to as “Africa’s […]
Ghana Agricultural News Digest – October 7, 2014
Below are some current developments on Agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues Government Increases Cocoa Producer Price by 62.74 per cent The Government of Ghana Thursday increased the producer price of cocoa by 62.74 per cent. Cocoa farmers in the country will now receive GH₵5,520 per tonne for the 2014/2015 crop season, up from the GH₵3,392 […]
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