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Volta has enormous agricultural potential – Regional Minister

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential…

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Ghana struggles to raise local funds for delayed cocoa season as investors demand higher returns

Ghana is struggling to raise money on its domestic market to finance cocoa purchases for the 2026/27 season, sources with knowledge of the sector told JoyNews Research, as licensed buyers warn that…

GrowNovisSep 18
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MoFA launches National Horticultural Seed Roadmap to improve access to quality seeds

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has launched the National Horticultural Seed Roadmap as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s seed system and improve farmers’ access to quality seeds and…

GrowNovisSep 18
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Spring Agro Industries urges Ghanaians to choose local rice as imports dominate market

Ghana’s growing dependence on imported rice is putting pressure on local producers, with Spring Agro Industries Limited calling for stronger consumer and institutional patronage of locally produced…

GrowNovisSep 8
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Mahama’s Feed the Industries policy to rejuvenate industry, drive real-sector growth and 24-hour economy

President John Dramani Mahama’s proposed feed the Industries policy seeks to connect large-scale agricultural production directly to domestic processing, providing the raw materials needed to raise…

GrowNovisSep 8
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DBG disburses over GH¢2.5bn in 5 years to agriculture, manufacturing and women-led firms

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion to businesses since its inception, with women-led enterprises, agriculture and manufacturing receiving a significant share of…

GrowNovisSep 8
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Africa’s food systems must be judged by what farmers earn – AGRA

Africa’s food systems must be judged by what farmers earn, a new Impact, Learning and Foresight Report published by AGRA has said.

GrowNovisSep 8
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Best farmer calls on government to prioritise local maize production over imports

The 2023 Upper West Regional best farmer, Mr Sumaila Doho, has urged the government to adopt policies that will improve Ghana’s maize production processes and make it more profitable and competitive.

GrowNovisSep 8
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Tomato prices to drop sharply in coming weeks – John Dumelo

Tomato prices are expected to fall significantly in the coming weeks as local farmers begin harvesting their crops, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo has said.

GrowNovisSep 8
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African governments must prioritise investment in food systems – Dr Jasaw

Chairman of Parliament’s Food and Agriculture Committee, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has called on African governments to make deliberate and sustained investments in the continent’s food systems.

GrowNovisSep 8
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24-Hour Economy mobilises GH¢1bn for poultry value-chain transformation

The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and Accelerated Export Development Authority has mobilised financing commitments exceeding GH¢1 billion to support Ghana’s poultry value chain.

GrowNovisSep 8
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Ghana’s cashew industry faces processing gap as Côte d’Ivoire moves to capture more value

Ghana’s cashew industry is facing growing concerns over its limited capacity to process raw nuts locally, with industry players warning that the country risks losing significant economic benefits as…

GrowNovisSep 8
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Outlook of Ghana’s external sector remains positive for second-half of 2026 – BoG

According to the July 2026 Monetary Policy Report, sustained safe-haven demand is expected to keep gold prices firm, supporting export receipts, while cocoa exports should benefit from higher prices…

GrowNovisSep 8
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Op-Ed | Cultivating the Next Generation of African Agri-Entrepreneurs

A mobilized, tech-enabled agricultural workforce builds continental power in Africa. The post Op-Ed | Cultivating the Next Generation of African Agri-Entrepreneurs appeared first on Food Tank .

GrowNovisSep 8
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Fallen live electricity cable kills over 10 cattle in Krachu East

About 10 cattle have reportedly died at Abrewanko, a farming community under Pai Katanga in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, after they had come into contact with a high-tension…

GrowNovisSep 8
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Wa-Tumu-Bolga road upgrade will unlock agriculture, trade – Agbodza

The ongoing upgrade of the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road corridor is expected to open up new economic opportunities for communities across the Upper West Region by improving the movement of farm produce…

GrowNovisSep 8
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Bawumia preparing new cocoa policy package for farmers – Annoh-Dompreh

The New Patriotic Party's 2028 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is preparing to unveil a new policy package for Ghana’s cocoa sector, with a focus on addressing concerns raised by farmers and making…

GrowNovisSep 8
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Edem Agbana outlines development gains, future projects at Ketu North accountability forum

Eric Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, has outlined a number of interventions undertaken in the constituency in education, health, agriculture and infrastructure, while…

GrowNovisSep 8
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