Author: Sefakor

Value addition to farm products into exportable goods for the international market has made giant gains as the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) says earnings have exceeded a US$5 billion mark for the first time, about 30 per cent growth over the previous year, for the country’s non-traditional export. According to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA in charge of Marketing and Promotions, Mr Rashid Raymond Kramer, this feat represented a major milestone in Ghana’s aim to diversify its export base and reduce dependence on traditional exports. While disclosing this during the Eye on Port media forum powered by…

The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) is demanding a complete overhaul of the global cocoa economy to protect the income of producers on the continent. The call came after the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan on June 16, 2026. The COCEFAAA Global President, Comrade Adeola Adegoke, while commending the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said it is important to rely on producer-country leadership rather than passively depending on external markets. However, the alliance cautioned that bilateral cooperation must cover a broader continental architecture…

For years, farmers have been at the mercy of fluctuating markets, especially during the major farming season, leaving many smallholder farmers in uncertainty. The 2025 farming season, for instance, is not one that these farmers, particularly those into grain and cassava, are proud of. Several calls from farmer groups and experts have been directed to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to put in measures to avert such happenings. The sector Minister, Eric Opoku, since a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Belarus, has explained what the partnership means and its benefits to Ghanaian farmers and agribusiness.…

Controlling about 60 percent of cocoa production globally, the farmers in the two West African countries were hit harder as a result of the downturn of the commodity prices in the international market. But in the midst of protests and mixed reactions, leaders in the helm of affairs from both countries gave assurances of better improvement with policy decisions that can go a long way to guard farmers against fluctuating international market prices. Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama and Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara in a joint declaration have agreed to align key cocoa pricing and marketing policies in a renewed…

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) was presented with 40,000 bags of inorganic fertilizers as part of measures to support farmers towards the 2026 major planting season in Northern Ghana. According to the PFAG, this is the second time they’re receiving such support from the government since the coming of the Mahama-led administration and assured the farmers of fair distribution. “This donation is a good start and I commend the Ministry of Agric for the support. We will ensure fair distribution,” PFAG President Douglas Annor told The Ghanaian Farmer TV. As part of the package the association also received…

Smallholder farmers across Ghana are urging the government to urgently release funds for the national fertiliser subsidy programme, warning that continued delays could devastate livelihoods and weaken food production in the 2026 farming season. The farmers say administrative bottlenecks have left thousands without access to subsidized fertiliser at a crucial period in the planting calendar, forcing many to either purchase costly commercial inputs or scale down their farm sizes. The call is coming in the midst of the Ministry of Agriculture’s planned distribution of 40,000 bags of fertiliser on Tuesday, June 15, 2026. The sector Minister, Eric Opoku, announced that…

The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening climate governance and improving coordination between Ghana’s climate negotiators, technical experts, and state institutions. He said the move is aimed at enhancing Ghana’s leadership role within Africa’s climate diplomacy architecture and ensuring that outcomes from international climate negotiations translate into practical national action. The Minister made the remarks during a strategic engagement on the sidelines of the 64th Session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC SB64) on June 12, 2026 in Bonn, Germany. The meeting brought together Ghana’s climate…

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has revealed plans to curb food gluts as the government, through the Ghana Buffer Stock Company, has registered 45 Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to buy grains directly from farmers at guaranteed minimum prices. The intervention is targeting surpluses of key staples such as rice, maize, and soya, while serving as a safe nest for farmers’ incomes from market fluctuations. Mr Dumelo revealed this on Thursday, June 12, while responding to an urgent question from the Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana. The question focused on the government’s strategy…

The Ministry for Fisheries and Aquaculture has announced plans to utilise abandoned clay and quarry pits by converting them into fish farms. The sector Minister, Emelia Arthur, while launching the project in the Shama Municipality of the Western Region, said this innovation will serve as a source of livelihoods for the locals. Known as the Komfueku-Shama Aquaculture Project, it is being piloted in partnership with R&B Farms. It aims to promote sustainable fisheries by converting abandoned and underutilised lands into productive fish farms, thereby boosting food production, creating jobs, generating income, and strengthening local communities. While addressing a gathering in…

Rich-healthy indigenous foods that are no longer common on the grocery list of Ghanaians are highly sought after in the international market, says the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The CSIR’s Director in charge of Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute at Bunso in the Eastern Region, Dr Daniel Ashie Kotey, in a radio interview with Accra-based Joy FM and reported by the Graphic Online on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 said, “the West is looking for these, our indigenous stuff, which are way healthier, and they are pricing them higher,” he said. He noted that many traditional crop varieties…