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 18, 2015
Below are some current developments on agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues USAID Introduces Risk Management Tool for Agribusinesses The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has developed an investment mapping software for the northern part of Ghana to help players in the agricultural value chain to gather the required information and minimize risk in […]
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 – April 27, 2015
Below are some current developments on agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues President Mahama Announces Incentive Package for Cocoa Farmers President John Dramani Mahama on Friday announced a number of incentives for cocoa farmers to inspire them to step up production in the coming years. He said: "Apart from the on-going free fertilizers and spraying exercises, […]
Ghana Agricultural News Digest – April 21, 2015
Below are some current developments on agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues Cocoa Production to Rebound Expectations are high among farmers that cocoa production will hit its peak in the mid-crop season on the back of favorable weather and improved farming practices. Cocoa bean output in the main crop season (September- March) has been disappointing -- […]
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