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Burkina Faso Attack Triggers Ghana’s $5.7bn Tomato Import Reform Plan

Burkina Faso Attack Triggers Ghana’s $5.7bn Tomato Import Reform Plan

A recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso has intensified calls for Ghana to reduce its reliance on imported tomatoes, as new data shows the country is losing an estimated GHS 5.7 billion annually — equivalent

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President Mahama on Business Forum to Drive Entrepreneurship

President Mahama on Business Forum to Drive Entrepreneurship

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, to lead the organization of the second edition of the Kwahu Business Forum, a bold initiative designed to promote entrepreneurship, empower local businesses,

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National Economic Dialogue Must Address Debt, Local Industry, and Agriculture

National Economic Dialogue Must Address Debt, Local Industry, and Agriculture

As Ghana prepares for the much-anticipated National Economic Dialogue on March 3, financial analyst Dr. Richmond Atuahene is urging stakeholders to prioritize discussions on three critical areas: debt management, economic indigenisation, and agricultural transformation. He

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Nigeria’s Agriculture: How Tech is Revolutionizing

Nigeria’s Agriculture: How Tech is Revolutionizing

Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” is making significant strides in transforming its agriculture sector through the power of technology. Despite agriculture employing over 35% of the workforce and contributing around 24%

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Ghana Grows AgroFusion Festival: Tekura Designs CEO, Audrey Forson, two others crowned Young Innovators of the Year

Ghana Grows AgroFusion Festival: Tekura Designs CEO, Audrey Forson, two others crowned Young Innovators of the Year

Audrey Forson, CEO of Tekura Designs, Mildred Akotia, CEO of Akwaaba Foods, and Longue Sylvester Abdul Razak of Sly Farms were named Young Innovators of the Year at the Ghana Grows AgroFusion festival for their

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Cocoa Beans Sell Nearly 100% Higher in Togo, Fueling Smuggling from Ghana

Cocoa Beans Sell Nearly 100% Higher in Togo, Fueling Smuggling from Ghana

Togo is currently offering cocoa beans at nearly double the price Ghana’s Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) provides, which has led to rampant smuggling of cocoa beans from Ghana to Togo. In Togo, cocoa is being sold

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GIZ-EUGAP collaborates with Agrihouse Foundation

GIZ-EUGAP collaborates with Agrihouse Foundation

The 14th Annual Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Conference and Exhibition will be hosted by the European Union Ghana Agriculture Programme in collaboration with the Agrihouse Foundation for the fourth year in a row. This is accomplished through

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Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana Calls for Sustainable Solutions Amid Dry Spell Relief Efforts

Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana Calls for Sustainable Solutions Amid Dry Spell Relief Efforts

The government's recent move to give food grants to over 800,000 farmers suffering by the protracted dry period has been acknowledged by the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana. Though Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong's emergency aid addresses

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KIC Announces Call For Applications For The 2025 Agritech Challenge Pro Program

KIC Announces Call For Applications For The 2025 Agritech Challenge Pro Program

KIC has issued a call for applications to the 2025 AgriTech Challenge Pro program. Nominations are available until November 1st, 2024. The Mastercard Foundation supports the AgriTech Challenge Pro program through the Initiative for Youth

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A YOUNG BOY FROM TARKWA WINS PRESIDENTIAL PITCH – SEASON 5, THE PREZ DONATED AN ADDITIONAL GHC 50,000 CASH PRIZE

A YOUNG BOY FROM TARKWA WINS PRESIDENTIAL PITCH – SEASON 5, THE PREZ DONATED AN ADDITIONAL GHC 50,000 CASH PRIZE

A young boy from Tarkwa wins Presidential Pitch – Season 5, The Prez donated an additional GHC 50,000 cash prize With his ground-breaking Smart Switch System, Namguima Samuel won over hearts in the Presidential Pitch