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 – November 10, 2014
Below are some current developments on Agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues European Union (EU) Funds Research to Maximize Yam Production The European Union (EU) is Ghana and United Kingdom research institutions to cut post-harvest losses of yams, estimated at 60 percent globally. Through the GRATITUDE project, the EU is funding the efforts of the Centre […]
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 […]
Ghana Agricultural News Digest – July 7, 2014
Below are some current developments on Agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues FAO Advice Ghana To Upgrade Agric statistics Dr Larmoudia Thiombiano, the Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has advised Ghana to improve upon its agriculture statistics to serve as a planning tool for national development. In a statement read on his […]
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