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Lead, mercury found in turmeric, cereal mixes, and others – FDA report

A National Summary Report on Heavy Metal Contaminant Assessment conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revealed high levels of heavy metals in some selected food and cosmetic products on the Ghanaian market. The surveillance, carried... Full Story

A total of 90 farmers and 30 agricultural extension officers have benefited from a capacity...

Ghana may be forced to import cassava in future if viral diseases threatening the crop are not...

The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has underscored...


Parliamentarians must lead efforts to improve Africa’s food systems – Dr. Seidu Jasaw

Chairperson of the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network (AFSPaN), Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, is... Read More

Ghana targets $2bn palm oil import cut with new RedGold policy

Ghana is advancing plans for a bold agricultural policy aimed at slashing its $2 billion annual... Read More

Gov’t, development partners commit GHS 2.9bn to boost agric, food security

The agriculture sector is set for a significant financial boost in 2025, as the government and... Read More

Why Do Ghana’s Agri Plans Keep Falling Apart?

Every few years, a new administration in Ghana rolls out an agricultural masterplan with its own... Read More

Powering Ghana’s cocoa sector: How Husk Technologies is empowering farmers to work smarter

Cocoa is the lifeblood of the Ghanaian economy, and a source of pride for a nation whose rich,... Read More

“Agribusiness Is Ghana ’s Future ” – President Mahama Declares At Maiden National Agribusiness Dialogue

President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has declared agribusiness as the... Read More

Parliament Passes Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill to Strengthen Regulation and Sustain Ghana’s Blue Economy

Accra, Ghana – July 17, 2025 Parliament has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025,... Read More

24-Hour Economy: Goosie Tanoh explains how ‘Grow 24’ will boost agriculture

Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy policy, Goosie Tanoh, has provided a comprehensive... Read More

Govt to deploy DRIP Machines for nationwide farm road construction – Agric Minister

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that earth-moving equipment... Read More

Agric Minister to attend Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit

The summit aims to create a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation, and sustainable... Read More