Ghana loses cashew value to Côte d’Ivoire
Ghana’s cashew industry is facing growing concerns over its limited capacity to process raw nuts locally; with industry players warning...
Agriculture
Striga infestations causes 60% cereal losses – Saaka
Striga, commonly known as witchweed, can cause up to 60% losses in cereal crops in Northern Ghana, with severe infestations...
Govt to invest $10bn into agric, agro-processing – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to rehabilitate the Pwalugu Tomato Factory in the Upper East Region as part...
Agricultural growth slows to 3.6% in May
Ghana’s agricultural growth slowed to 3.6% in May 2026 from 9.8% a year earlier, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) said....
Ghana’s tomato import bill hits US$168 million annually
Ghana is spending at least US$168 million annually on fresh and processed tomato imports, while a disease outbreak has pushed...
10 profitable farming businesses you can start with GH¢5,000
Farming remains one of the most promising ways to create income in Ghana, especially as demand for food continues to...
Rice farmers can cut water use by 30% without yield loss – Study
Researchers have found that Ghanaian rice farmers can reduce irrigation water use by more than 30% without sacrificing yields by...
The rise of Agritech: How technology is transforming farming
From digital platforms to smart farming tools, technology is reshaping agriculture and helping farmers improve productivity, reduce losses, and access...
Agric Minister: Ghana imports $350m worth of poultry annually
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has disclosed that Ghana spends approximately $350 million every year importing poultry products,...
Agric Ministry extends Nkoko Nkitinkiti to MPs
Mr Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, has proposed measures to support Members of Parliament (MPs) to venture...
